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Question 1

Effects of compression.

Answer 1

• reduce filtration
• increase reabsorption
• improve efficiency of jt mm pump
• prevent re-accumulation of lymph fluid
• increase tissue pressure
• compensated for elastic insufficiency of affected tissue
• breakdown scar tissue

Question 2

Effects of decongestive exercise.

Answer 2

• improve lymph transport
• improve venous return
• optimize jt mm pump
• increase lymphangiomotoricity
• diaphragmatic breathing increases fluid return to venous angle via thoracic duct
• bandages worn during exercise increase external TP

Question 3

How do venous insufficiencies affect lymphatic system?

Answer 3

Decrease venous return - increase BCP - increase filtration - increase net-filtrate