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Leah Lyons, Lymphedema Therapist, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Education and Consulting

Complete Decongestive Therapy
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Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a non-invasive treatment for lymphedema that involves a combination of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care. It's a two-phase approach: an intensive phase focused on reducing swelling, and a maintenance phase for long-term management. The goal of CDT is to reduce swelling, prevent future swelling, and improve quality of life for individuals with lymphedema
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