CLT Exercise & Movement Therapy Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of remedial exercises in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?
Answer: To activate the skeletal muscle pump and enhance lymph transport during bandaging
Remedial exercises use rhythmic muscle contractions to create pressure changes that propel lymph through collectors toward proximal lymph nodes, working synergistically with multi-layer bandaging.
What should lymphedema patients always wear during exercise to prevent limb swelling from worsening?
Answer: Their prescribed compression garment or short-stretch bandaging
Compression garments or bandaging must be worn during exercise to counteract the increased lymphatic load generated by elevated muscle activity and circulation.
How does diaphragmatic deep breathing benefit lymphedema patients?
Answer: It creates pressure gradient changes that drive lymph through the thoracic duct into the venous system
Diaphragmatic breathing creates alternating positive and negative pressure in the thoracic cavity, acting as a pump that draws lymph through the thoracic duct into the left subclavian vein.
Which type of exercise is generally considered most beneficial and safest for lymphedema management?
Answer: Low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise such as walking or swimming
Low-to-moderate aerobic exercise promotes lymph circulation through muscle pumping, improves cardiovascular fitness, and does not generate excessive inflammatory byproducts that could worsen lymphedema.
What muscle pump mechanism is most utilized during remedial exercises for lymphedema?
Answer: Rhythmic contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles compressing and releasing lymphatic collectors
Skeletal muscle contractions rhythmically compress lymphatic collectors embedded in muscle, propelling lymph proximally, while relaxation allows refilling—mimicking the lymphangion pumping action.
What is the recommended sequence for remedial exercises in relation to MLD during a CDT session?
Answer: Exercises are performed after MLD and bandaging to enhance fluid movement within the bandaged limb
Performing exercises after MLD and bandaging allows the muscle pump to work within the pressure container created by bandaging, pushing mobilized fluid toward the decongested proximal territories.