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Lympha Press® Treatment Modes

Our systems offer a variety of treatment modes. Check our Product pages to see which mode(s) are available in each model.

Pretherapy: Following the principles of manual lymph drainage, Pretherapy starts from the proximal (nearest) area to the body. This makes room for drainage of fluids from the limb during the main treatment session.

Lympha or Sequential: Sequential compression, proven clinically effective for treatment of lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency. The cells in the garment inflate one by one, starting over the hand or foot. This creates a gentle "milking" pressure wave that encourages lymphatic uptake.

Wave: Peristaltic compression. Only two cells are inflated at any time, moving in a waveform up the limb to the torso. There is always one cell inflated behind the pressure wave, to prevent wrong-way flow.

The importance of Gradient. Our calibrated gradient systems enable the setting of pressures individually in three to twelve zones, at the pump. Pressure can be set to create a gradient, just like in compression stockings. This promotes right-way flow. Our settings also enable reduction of pressure over painful areas or wound beds. Our systems will not allow creation of a reverse gradient, which could cause wrong-way flow.

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Our products are UL classified and approved by FDA and CE 0344. Lympha Press® products are manufactured under strict quality control, certified compliant with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003, and CAN/CSA ISO 13485:2003.

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How Lympha Press® Treatment Works

Lympha Press® is a dynamic compression therapy system. It consists of a pump which supplies air to garments worn over the affected areas of the body. The Lympha Press® pump fills air cells within the garments in a special sequence, alternating waves of compression with brief periods of pause and refill. This action massages the affected area with a "milking" motion that stimulates lymphatic uptake and venous return, reducing edema and swelling.

What makes Lympha Press® systems special?

Our rapid treatment cycles. Lympha Press® rapid treatment cycles mimic the body's own lymphatic and venous return, for the most effective treatment, and provide more units of therapy in less time. This also makes treatment more comfortable.
Our special treatment modes, including Pretherapy, a special cycle based on the principles of manual lymph drainage.
Our calibrated gradient systems, which enable setting the pressure in up to 12 individual zones, to effectively address localized discomfort and individual patient needs. Our systems will not permit setting a reverse gradient. This ensures safety and proper flow direction.
Our multiple, overlapping compression cells. More compression cells mean that a smaller area is compressed each time, for a more directional massage wave. Each of our compression cells overlaps the adjacent cell, to prevent untreated areas where the lymph fluid can flow backwards and cause pooling or wedging. For venous insufficiency, this prevents reflux and ensures right-way flow. See the photo for a cross-section of our garments' overlapping chambers.
Our unique garments. They are designed for optimal therapy. Our sturdy, non-stretch fabric directs compression inwards towards the body, for the most effective treatment. And Lympha Press® is the only manufacturer to offer a complete solution for torso, abdominal and genital lymphedema, with our Lympha Jacket™ and Lympha Pants™. To see, click here.

Lympha Press can treat one or two limbs simultaneously. If you need bilateral treatment, this means you can treat both extremities at the same time, for shorter treatment and more efficient drainage. Or treat the entire upper or lower body with Lympha Jacket™ or Lympha Pants™.

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How Lympha Press® Treatment Works

What makes Lympha Press® systems special?

Lympha Press can treat one or two limbs simultaneously. If you need bilateral treatment, this means you can treat both extremities at the same time, for shorter treatment and more efficient drainage. Or treat the entire upper or lower body with Lympha Jacket™ or Lympha Pants™.