Lymphedema Wrapping for a Leg - Self-Compression Bandaging for Lymphedema and Swelling Treatment

Leg Lymphedema is best managed with compression bandaging. In this video, I show how to complete self lymphedema wrapping for treatment to a leg that is swollen or thickened with fibrosis. I will explain some of the supplies I use, and down below you can see where to purchase them.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?

00:00 Intro
01:00 How compression works and why I chose this routine
02:06 Supplies/Products I use
04:19 Bandaging Routine, step-by-step

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*DISCLAIMER* I do not have lymphedema, I am simply a lymphedema physical therapist. I genuinely understand that this is not easy to self-bandage and that I am not limited by my motion to do it independently. Many will need assistance from others for help.

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Other Videos:

Exercises for Leg Lymphedema - How to Help Reduce Leg Swelling:

Lymphedema Treatment: DIY Swell Spot at Home:

Foams and Padding for Lymphedema Bandaging: to decrease edema and fibrosis (Lymphedema Products):

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[StephanieBattle-zf]

I have had swelling in my complete left leg for the last 40 years. No one could tell my mom the problem as a child, so I bore the swelling. It wasn't until the 2000s that I found someone who told me I had Lymphedema and sent me to a therapist. The therapist placed my leg in a machine to pump the fluid but instead, the fluid went into my right leg. Now I have two swollen legs! I found another therapist at Good Shepard who did the wraps using the technique you use. It doesn't alleviate the condition but it does help.

[Dexy]

I'm less than 2 minutes in and had to pause to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for saying what my tears and painful legs have been screaming about for weeks! I cannot put on any of the countless pairs of compression socks I own. I even purchased new extra large, light compression just to try something else. (FYI I'm 5"2 and 94 pounds... There's NOTHING extra large about me except my venous insufficient legs!) Even the big ones gave me pressure type bruises at various points on both legs. I don't need more pain! You're the first pro that has said socks are for maintenance! I'm gonna restart the video and take copious amounts of notes. Bless you!

[Raziaar]

I found lymphedema therapy to be useless, including the $10, 000 air pump things they sell you. My legs were hugely swollen and I was hospitalized with sepsis. The therapy didn't reduce my size at all, but my therapist got me sized for a FarrowWrap classic (i'm sure other brands can accomplish the same) reduction kit. It had to be custom because my leg was so large and deformed. Nearly overnight, and in a couple days following my leg size reduced dramatically. I was able to then get regular non-custom sized FarrowWraps and keep my legs wrapped for 23 hours a day.

These things saved my life. My skin healed and my fibrosis softened. If I don't keep them on all day my skin will harden again and swell back up, so I have to keep them on for the 23 hours a day but I'm no longer constantly getting sick from the infections in my leg. Sometimes I use foam wrapping but I never do anything as intense as the wrapping shown in this video and it's mostly the FarrowWrap that does all the work and even with my lack of mobility I can still apply it myself with relative ease. I do have a lot of problems with it sliding down and having to rewrap it frequently but it's still better than this intense wrapping that is entirely impractical for someone like myself.

[tiffanyshorthouse]

Very very informative! I deal with Lymphedema in my entire leg from Synovial Sarcoma Cancer. So when I came across your video I was excited to watch it. Thank you so much for sharing! I am excited to see what else I can learn from you!

[ediekaymcgee]

Thank you
I went to a Lymph care clinic and they showed a slight different technique in wrapping. Your video was allot easier to follow than what they try to teach me. I didn't have a good experience there either, the Therapist were not consistent with technique in massage and wrapping. Very frustrating
I know do my own massage and wrapping. I was told by Lymphadema physician that I had had too many vein removal and vein closures, made my insufficient vein problem worse. After 2 different Lymph care clinics, I had same experience that Therapist were not consistent and didn't stay in room long enough to complete 40 minutes of message as prescribed by Doctor.
I have insurance delima. My United Health Dual complete said they would pay for all bandages and 40% of support stocking if the clinics would bill them correctly on part B with adequate diagnoses. The clinics told me " we don't bill this way" I'm now stuck with the bill of bandages.

[CancerRehabPT]

From the description above: *DISCLAIMER* I do not have lymphedema, I am simply a lymphedema physical therapist. I genuinely understand that this is not easy to self-bandage and that I am not limited by my motion to do it independently. Many will need assistance from others for help. Per request from some of the individuals I work with each day in the clinic, this video is meant to help someone (and possibly a caregiver) follow along for set-by-step simple bandaging at home. I work with my patients to find modifications for positioning at home, as well as different styles of bandaging and padding, and I encourage everyone to work with his or her CLT to do the same. I hope this is helpful mostly for those who are new to bandaging or cannot get to his or her CLT for COVID or access issues. Thanks everyone!

[kamilalanewala]

Thank you for this video! It has been such a helpful resource for being able to bandage myself!

[barbarastadler]

We took a class to learn the proper way to wrap my brother's leg (amputated below the knee due to complications of Diabetes) as well as his other, full leg. The therapist showed us how to create a 'herring bone' pattern rather than the 'tourniquet-style' demonstrated in this video. The results were remarkable and allowed for proper blood flow.

[valeriafagundesdeoliveira]

It’s really hard for me to do, all this wrapping, I had a spine surgery, but thank you

[akfrench]

Thanks for the video; I thought it was good check to see your recommendations. I have secondary lymphedema, and I have been bandaging my right leg for over 6 years at night. I also wear a compression stocking during the day as another component of my daily routine to manage the swelling. I no longer bandage my toes but rather wear a compression toe cap; it is much simpler and it keeps my toes from swelling. You are right about the baby toe area as being very sensitive to pressure. I always make sure that my wrapping is well below it.
Thanks again!

[shirleyvoss]

If you have Insurence see if they cover home wound care / cleaning and wrapping your legs . I have blue cross and they cover 35 home care visits, we broke up to 3 times a week and it works out fine .. I had surgery and in my left leg I had 2 cancer soresand 1 large Infected area 4 inches deep . the doctor cleaned it all out . So now it is healing from the inside out .. If you wrap your self make sure you use latex gloves so you dont reinfect the area ..

[bree_amputee]

U explained everything thoroughly! Nice video. I have lyphadema in the left arm. It's mild an im tryna keep it that way! Staying on top of home treatment and lymphatic appts. Thx 😊

[ruthgarrett]

That was so very helpful. I’ve just recently been diagnosed, but must wait a month to get my first apt with a lymphedema certified PT. I’ve discovered you on you tube and it was like finding treasure. Can you guide me as to which things I can do or should do until I get that that apt. My vane Dr did get me full legs compression garnets with the pump. Thanks a million. R😀

[yaeesakura]

OMG Thank You So much
The theory and practice that you do is very on point 🙏

[bhumble]

You are very kind and sweet and very helpful. Thank you for these videos. GOD bless you! ♥

[usasoapworks]

I have great difficulty doing the wrap myself because I can’t reach around my large legs. I don’t have anyone who can do the wrap for me. Is there any adaptive equipment or techniques I can use?

[Expressiton]

I have a swollen left arm, can I do the same thing with my arm? I have cancer in the left breast and in the lymph nodes. I did not have any surgery. Thank you. I find many of your videos very helpful. Lots of things already helping my symtoms.

[liberaremhts]

Hi Kelly, I'm in the UK, I am not sure if you can advise, but I'm pretty sure that a doppler assessment to check for blood flow in those areas should be done before any compression takes place

[fatimatarsha]

We'llappreciate if you show us a real patient before and after bandaging . Thank you for sharing!

[JudyFetty]

Love your videos, so much more information then given from my physical therapist! I’m not able to see your link on the materials you used I would love to purchase them. I may have better success if I used them and your teaching. Thank you for your support with lymphedema! Also do you have any videos dealing with PRIMARY Lymphedema? Is there more to know with this kind!