
Designed to replace several layers of a multi-layer lymphedema bandage, the Caresia Bandage Liner is a versatile therapeutic tool that can be used in the intensive phase of lymphedema therapy to improve outcomes, save money and shorten the course of treatment; it can also be used as a longer-term lymphedema management garment.
The Caresia Bandage Liner is a directional flow garment with quilted channels guiding the excess fluid away from the swollen area. The directional channels are filled with medical grade chipped foam that creates localized tissue stretch to stimulate the lymphatics, creating improved lymph flow.
The increased lymph flow and the massaging action of the foam chips also helps to gradually reduce fibrosis, that thickening of tissue that accompanies chronic edema.
The Caresia is variable compression garment. As it is a standard-sized garment, rather than a custom garment, is doesn’t usually provide significant compression on its own. The needed compression often comes from the application of short-stretch bandaging over the Caresia unit. Since the Caresia does provide some gradient compression, less short stretch bandages are needed to achieve proper compression, saving both money and time for the patient. Because of the directional flow and chipped foam elements of this sleeve, the intensive phase of treatment may also be shorter, another savings to the health system and the patient.
When the intensive phase of lymphedema therapy is over, the management phase begins. Multi-layer lymphedema bandaging no longer needs to be worn during the day; it is replaced by a compression sleeve. However, nighttime bandaging must be continued. The Caresia sleeve can be worn with one or two rolls of short-stretch bandaging for a quick and easy nighttime garment. The Caresia is comfortable because the foam layer disperses the pressure of the bandaging, and less bandaging is needed.
Caresia is available in arm units, either covering the hand and arm or covering only the arm and stopping at the wrist. To complement this wrist-to-axilla Caresia we have the Caresia glove. This standard sized Caresia edema glove is a superior glove for edemas of the hand and fingers. It is also used by patients with other hand issues, such as arthritis and tendonitis.
Caresia is also available in leg units, including an open-toed lower leg piece that covers the foot and leg up to the knee. The second piece is a thigh piece that is separate and dovetails into the lower leg unit. This gives the patient a whole leg covering that is easy to don and easy to remove and that can be wrapped over quickly and easily, simplifying life for the many patients with problematic leg swelling.
The last item in the Caresia line is the Caresia Foot. This foot unit was originally designed for patients with diabetic feet. It has a closed toe to protect the foot and rises up to cover the ankle. The foot is completely surrounded by the soft yet effective foam chips that stimulate lymphatic uptake and improve microcirculation. These Caresia slippers are comfortable and great to wear for anyone who has to be on their feet all day at work, too.
To learn more about the Caresia visit our website at www.LymphedemaDepot.com. Just click where it says “Caresia” to view all the information about this wonderful line of ingenious therapeutic garments. Caresia may be just what you are looking for to help manage lymphedema, lipedema, edema due to trauma, diabetic feet, wounds related to poor circulation or chronic venous insufficiency and many related conditions.