List four benefits of manual therapy techniques for patients with lymphedema
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should include four of the following key points:
• Increase lymph formation
• Propel lymph proximally
• Increase lymph angiomotoricity
• Reroute stagnated lymph fluid
• Encourage development of collateral circulation
• Reduce sympathetic nervous system stimulation while promoting parasympathetic response
• Decrease pain and promotes relaxation
• Decrease firmness within tissues caused by interstitial proteins
• Remove excess fluid from small areas of the extremities
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A) begin ventilations at 30 breaths per minute. B) gain IV access and deliver IV fluids. C) continue chest compressions at 80 per minute. D) cut the umbilical cord and tie it off.
Where are most cardiac rehabilitation programs conducted?
a. Private practice offices b. Clinics c. Hospital facilities d. Homes