Lymphatic drainage is not only used to treat lymphedema or postoperative swelling. Athletes also rely on lymphatic drainage for faster regeneration. For others, the special form of massage is a beauty treatment that should lead to beautiful legs.
Professional manual lymphatic drainage is usually performed by physiotherapists. A special massage technique is used to stimulate the drainage of lymph. People with various medical conditions get manual lymphatic drainage paid for by their health insurance. However, this usually only applies to one or two treatments per week. This is not enough for quick positive results. Paying for further treatments yourself quickly becomes expensive. So why not support manual lymphatic drainage at home?
Do lymphatic drainage yourself?
The many different movements that are performed during lymphatic drainage are complicated. It is not possible to perform such a treatment on your own, because often both hands are used for the massage, starting at the feet and working upwards. A partner can help, but he or she should have been instructed by a physiotherapist beforehand. Otherwise, you can go very wrong when trying.
Of course, it is absolutely fine to massage yourself a little. The only thing is that this cannot be called lymphatic drainage. This is then much more something you do for your well-being. For example, such a massage cannot help against lymphedema.
Lymphatic drainage device for home use
A really useful method for at home are lymphatic drainage devices. In contrast to manual lymphatic drainage, this is called apparatus-based lymphatic drainage. For some time now, these have been recommended for people with conditions such as lymphedema as a complementary treatment method for home use. For athletes, it can even become a complete replacement for manual lymphatic drainage. Although such a device may seem expensive to purchase at first, this expense is easily amortized with regular use, compared to a visit to the physiotherapist.
How do I choose the right lymphatic drainage device?
There is a wide range of lymphatic drainage devices for home use, which usually makes it difficult to choose. To help you choose the right device for your needs, you can ask yourself the following questions:
- What area of the body do I need the device for?
- How often do I want to use the lymphatic drainage device?
- What do I want the device to help with?
When choosing a lymphatic drainage device, make sure it has a multi-chamber system, sequential compression, and a good pressure spectrum. You should not skimp on these points. So you will have long pleasure and good effectiveness.
Gaponet - simple and inexpensive lymphatic drainage device for home use.
Our Gaponet lymphatic drainage device is ideal for apparative lymphatic drainage at home. It can be used by people suffering from lymphedema or a similar condition, as well as by athletes or simply for relaxation and massage.
Five-chamber system and sequential compression
With its five chambers, Gaponet is ideal for performing a balanced massage of the legs. Due to multiple chambers, there is a directional shift of fluid. In addition to this, Gaponet performs sequential compression. This means that the compression starts at the feet and slowly moves upwards. This is exactly how manual lymphatic drainage is performed. In this way, the flow of lymph is optimally stimulated.
Preset treatment programs
Gaponet has preset treatment programs for different needs. This makes it particularly easy to use, even for beginners. Experienced users of lymphatic drainage devices can also benefit from this: Gaponet makes it easy to program treatments tailored to you.
Can be used anywhere
The leg cuffs can be packed very compactly and the device itself, which is also used for operation, is very handy and light. It can be easily stored in a suitcase and taken anywhere. So you do not have to do without a soothing massage even on vacation. In addition, the device is very quiet.
High quality materials and workmanship
With our devices we attach great importance to longevity. A lymphatic drainage device must be able to withstand a lot and should accompany you for many years. The high-quality materials have strong seams to keep the zippers, hoses and plugs firmly in place. This means the unit will last for many years beyond the warranty period.
Available in different sizes
Every body is different. Gaponet takes into account different body shapes and is offered in many different sizes. With extension modules the sizes can be adjusted even more. In the size chart you will find different measurements with which you can easily determine which of the four sizes is the right one for you.
Individually expandable
The special thing about Gaponet is its different options for expansion. By default, the lymphatic drainage device comes with leg cuffs, but it can be adapted to different needs.
Thus, in addition to the leg c uffs, there is also an arm cuff and a massage mat that you can additionally purchase from us.
The arm cuff, just like the leg cuff, has a five-chamber system and thus stimulates the flow of lymph in the arms. Arm cuffs are mostly used for lymphedema in the arm, but can of course also be used for general relaxation.
The massage mat is ideal after a long day at the desk. The five-chamber system massages your back starting from the pelvis to the neck. So you can easily provide a quick rest in between.
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Author: Physiotherapist Marvin Seidel
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Published on: 30 August 2022