Lymphoedema Treatment Enhanced with Deep Oscillation Therapy

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Deep Oscillation used within NHS Lymphoedema Services and it is also used by Private MLD DLT Lymphoedema Practitioners and by those living with Lymphoedema at home and abroad.

Here is a 3 minute video which demonstrates some of the applications of it's use.

In terms of clinical evidence, we have the following references:

1. Atashkhoei S., Fakhari S. (2016): Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema. Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences 3 (4), 111-112.
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3. Brenke R., Freund R., Strößenreuther RHK (2010): Adjuvant physical therapy for lymphedema and selected comorbidities of the musculoskeletal system. In: Földi M., Földi E. (Ed.): Textbook Lymphology. 7th ed., Elsevier GmbH, 508.
4. Brenke R., Siems W. (1996): Adjuvant Therapy for Lymphedema. Lymphol 20, 25-29.
5. Flemming D. (2016): The technique of deep oscillation. Lymph self-help, 22-23.
6. Gasbarro V., Bartoletti R., Tsolaki E., Sileno S., Agnati M., Coen M., Conti M., Bertaccini C. (2006): Ruolo dell'oscillazione profonda (Hivamat® 200) nel trattamento fisico del linfedema degli arti. La medicina estetica 30 (4), 473-478.  English title: The role of deep oscillation therapy (Hivamat® 200) in the physical treatment of the lymphoedema of the limbs.
7. GDL (Society of German-speaking Lymphologists) u. DGL (German Society of Lymphology) (2017): AWMF-S2k Guideline "Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema" (AWMF Reg. No. 058-001).
8. Jahr S, Schoppe B, Reisshauer A. Effect of treatment with low-intensity and extremely low-frequency electrostatic fields (Deep Oscillation) on breast tissue and pain in patients with secondary breast lymphoedema. J Rehabil Med. 2008 Aug;40(8):645-50. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0225. PMID: 19020698.
9. J of IMAB 2016 Jul-Sep;22(3):1248-1252 Improving the quality of life through effects of treatment with low intensity, extremely low frequency electrostatic field with DEEP OSCILLATION® in patients with breast cancer with secondary lymphedema to patients treated with standard lymph equipment. Atanas Petkov1 Corresponding Autor, Yana Kashilska2, Angel Uchikov1, Dean Batzelov3,
10. Jui Chu Y. (2017): HIVAMAT 200. In: Jui Chu Y. (Ed.): What Can Physical Therapy Do After Breast Cancer Surgery. CARE, 187-188.  German translation: What can physical therapy do after breast cancer surgery.
11. Kraus R. (2014): Intensive lymphatic drainage through deep oscillation. LYMPH & Health 2, 6-8.
12. Lipiska A., Opuchlik A. (2014): Fizycoterapia w onkologii. In: ?liwi?ski Z., Siero? A. (Ed.): Wielka Fizjoterapia. Elsevier GmbH, 289-294. English title: Physical Therapy in Oncology. 
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15. Reisshauer A., Pögel S. (2010): Treatment of Secondary Arm Lymphodema in Breast Cancer. Gynecol. prax. 34, 489-499.
16. Reißhauer A., Auler S., Bieringer S., year S. (2009): physical decongestive therapy. In: Reißhauer A., Auler S., Bieringer S., year S. (Ed.): Compendium of the lymphological compression supply. Federal School of Orthopedic Technology, 42-57. 

17. Seidl H. (2006): The HIVAMAT procedure in the context of decongestive therapy. In: Bringezu G., Schreiner O. (Ed.): Textbook of Entstauungstherapie. 2nd ed., Springer Medizinverlag, 245-250.

18. Schingale F.-J. (2006): Head, breast and genital lymphedema - a special challenge for the lymphatic therapist. vasomed 1, 30-31.
19. Talbot C. (2011): Lymphoedema Support Network periodical 'Lymphline', Spring Issue, Deep Oscillation for lymphoedema
20. Teo I., Coulborn A., Munnock DA (2016): Use of the HIVAMAT® 200 with manual lymphatic drainage in the management of lower limb lymphoedema and lipoedema. Journal of Lymphoedema 11 (1), 49-53
21. Theys S., Deltombe T., Legrand C., Hanson P. (2008): Manual Drainage with or without DEEP OSCILLATION® in Lower Extremity Oedema. J Rehabil Med Suppl 47, 62.
22. Kraus R. (2014): Intensive lymphatic drainage through deep oscillation. LYMPH & Health 2, 6-8.
23. Talbot C. (2011): Lymphoedema Support Network periodical 'Lymphline', Spring Issue, Deep Oscillation for lymphoedema
     
24. Wehner H., Wehner W. (2006): Additional physiological help against lymphatic stasis, edema and pain. HIVAMAT® 200: It's hard to imagine day-to-day hospital practice. Naturopathy 4, 43-45.
25. Wehner H., Wehner W. (2005): HIVAMAT® 200 - Experiences with apparative lymphatic drainage and deep tissue massage for oncological patients in a special clinic for integrative medicine. Naturopathy 6, 41-44.
26. Weiss A. (2015): Intensive Lymphatic Drainage by Deep Oscillation®. Reflexes 6, 19-21.