Article

This single-case study investigated the effectiveness of compression
bandaging from the finger to the axilla in reducing poststroke edema in the upper
limb. METHOD: Repeated circumferential measurements were recorded at five points
along the participants' hand and forearm. Analysis of the data included the
generation of graphs, celeration lines, and visual analysis. RESULTS: Five
participants with edema (mean 38 days poststroke) were recruited to the study.
Fluctuations in edema were observed in all three study phases, with an increasing
to decreasing trend in edema between the baseline and intervention phases. There
was no clear trend from the intervention to second baseline phase. CONCLUSION:
Bandaging from the fingers to the axilla appears to be effective in reducing
edema in the hand and forearm. However, return of edema after removal of the
bandaging suggest that a greater understanding of underlying mechanisms and the
appropriate intervention protocols is warranted.
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