LymphaTouch® is a device which uses negative pressure and mechanical vibration. It enhances manual lymphatic drainage therapy by stimulating lymphatic flow, reducing swelling, and easing soft tissue restrictions. It offers an effective solution to support management of lipedema and lymphedema. It offers clinically-proven benefits in many areas, including fascia treatments, fibrosis, lymphedema, pain management, post-injury edema, pre- and post-operative edema, scar therapy, soft tissue mobilization, and sports recovery.
Benefits of Therapy
Edema management. This therapy is an effective solution for edema management and enhances lymphatic drainage to quickly reduce acute or chronic swelling, post-operative fluid buildup, and hematomas. By stimulating lymphatic circulation, it facilitates the removal of excess fluid from swollen areas, leading to reduction in swelling, and alleviates the pressure sensation often associated with swelling.
Soft tissue mobilization. Therapy lifts and decompresses fascia and muscle layers, helping to relieve tight areas, trigger points, and restricted movement in conditions like plantar fasciitis or frozen shoulder. By introducing negative pressure, it incorporates a lifting dimension into manual treatment. The combined effects of decompression and mechanical vibration contribute to relaxing fascia structures and alleviating trigger points, enhancing the overall treatment experience.
Scar and fibrosis therapy. Therapy softens tough scar tissue and surgical adhesions, improving tissue flexibility and joint range of motion. Utilizing both negative pressure and mechanical vibration, this device is effective in reducing fibrotic and scar tissue adhesions, improving tissue elasticity and flexibility. This treatment promotes oxygenation and lymphatic drainage in the specific area, potentially supporting wound healing and minimizing adhesions and offers a comfortable approach to treating both recent and well-established scars.
Pain relief. Therapy boosts local blood flow and metabolism while easing the pressure sensation caused by underlying tissue congestion. Therapy reduces swelling and boosts metabolism in the specific area, thereby acting as a pain reliever. Negative pressure therapy is suitable for addressing both acute and chronic injuries, as well as various pain syndromes.
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Research
Dresing, K., Fischer, A., Lehmann, W., et al. (2021). Perioperative and posttraumatic anti-edematous decongestive device-based negative pressure treatment for anti-edematous swelling treatment of the lower extremity — A prospective quality study. International Journal of Burns and Trauma.
Ersoy, S., Kesiktas, N., Sirin, B., et al. (2023). Comparison of manual lymphatic drainage massage and negative pressure massage therapy efficacy in lymphedema patients: A randomized controlled study. European Research Journal.
Greenstein, J., Etnoyer-Slaski, J., Huffman, A., et al. (2019). The effect of LymphaTouch® vs. a sham treatment on immediate pain and range of motion in acute low back pain. The 21st Annual Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee (TRAC) Research Meeting.
Harris, A. (2020). Preparatory methods in occupational therapy for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN): A case study. Belmont University, OTD Capstone Projects.
Harris, A. (2020). Preparatory methods in occupational therapy for radiation-induced fibrosis (RF): A case study. Belmont University, OTD Capstone Projects.
Iivarinen, J., Korhonen, R., & Jurvelin, J. (2013). Experimental and computational analysis of soft tissue mechanical response under negative pressure in forearm. Skin Research and Technology.
Iivarinen, J., Korhonen, R., & Jurvelin, J. (2016). Modeling of interstitial fluid movement in soft tissue under negative pressure — Relevance to treatment of tissue swelling. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering.
Lampinen, R., Leano, J., Smoot, B., et al. (2021). Treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema with a negative pressure device: A pilot randomized controlled study. Archives of Physical Medication and Rehabilitation.
Murphy, S., Barber, M., Homer, K., et al. (2018). Occupational therapy treatment to improve upper extremity function in individuals with early systemic sclerosis: A pilot study. Arthritis Care & Research.
Saul, D., Fischer, A., Wolfgang L., et al. (2020). Reduction of postoperative swelling with a negative pressure treatment — A prospective study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Weber, M., Rahn, J., Hackl, M., et al. (2023). Postoperative swelling after elbow surgery: Influence of a negative pressure application in comparison to manual lymphatic drainage — A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.
Additional Information
Negative pressure therapy resources | Lympha Press