Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 1 Laser – a Therapeutic Intervention for Controlling Lymphoedema Lynette E. Barnet Private Practitioner Sydney, Australia.

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Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 1 Laser – a Therapeutic Intervention for Controlling Lymphoedema Lynette E. Barnet Private Practitioner Sydney, Australia

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 2 Treatment of Lymphoedema: Gathering information Client history Correct diagnosis Explanation of Treatment Important information on condition Necessity of Compliance

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 3 Case History # 1 - details Female 76 yrs old Breast cancer diagnosed May 01 Bilateral mastectomy, removal 14 nodes (R), 2 (L) chemotherapy, radiation to R chest & axilla

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 4 Case Study #1 – First Visit Nov 01 Presented with lymphoedema in both arms Large pouches under both arms – larger on Right Sensitive raised scarring on chest Distended abdomen Lacking nutrition

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 5 Case Study #1 – Initial Treatment LTU.904 to both axillas and scars Vodder MLD to neck, abdomen, inguinal area to clear lymph pathways Vodder MLD (lymphoedema technique) to both arms, chest above and below scars and down back to below waist. Advised client re compression garment – not interested

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 6 Case Study #1 – continuing Treatment Same treatment plan twice weekly for 2 wks Reduced visits to weekly for 4 weeks Change to fortnightly visits Reduction continued with regular visits; now maintained with LTU occasional Vodder lymphoedema treatment.

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 7 Case Study #1 – Rationale in Treatment using LTU.904 Reduction in oedema Softening of congested areas Muscle relaxation & cording control Pain reduction On-going effect

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 8 Case Study #1 – Method of use of LTU seconds per spot (max 1 min) Use of probe shield Treatment time – approx. 25 minutes.

1052Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 9 Case Study #1 – Treatment Protocol Vodder short neck and inguinal technique LTU.904 x 8 positions in both axillas LTU.904 to scar areas LTU.904 to area of cording RH side LTU.904 to beside Sternum (L & R)

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 10 Case Study #1 – Before and After Before+ 35 min, post tx

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 11 Case Study #1 – Before and After + 35 min, post tx Before

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 12 Case Study # 1 –Before and After + 35 min, post txBefore

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 13 Case Study # 1 – Before and After + 35 min, post tx Before

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 14 Lymphoedema and Laser LTU.904 Proved effective Safe to use for both patient and therapist Time effective Portability Useful for wound healing, arthritis, muscle, tendon, ligament damage, migraine, TMJ, keloid scarring, etc.

Prepared by: Lynette E. Barnet 15 Laser – a Therapeutic Intervention for Controlling Lymphoedema Mahalo. Riancorp Pty Ltd PO Box 177 Marleston South Australia 5033 Tel Fax Mobile