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lympodemia prevention
Hi everyone
going on a holiday and taking a long flight, it has been highly recommended to me that I wear a compression sleeve and or glove for the prevention of lymphedema of my arm , but where do...
Hi Anne. If you need to wear a lymphoedema garment, it is important that it is well fitted. Your arm should be measured by a person qualified to do this, such as a lymphoedema therapist or a supplier of compression garments. The National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register (NLPR), maintained by the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA), is a public register of lymphoedema practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. You can search the database for a local resource.