Stage 1 LE

Polyana

Hi there,

My arm and hand is greater than my left by 1 cm. I will start PT this week. Just want to ask, is it true u can't start PT unless u finish ur rad? I will finish rad next week. Also I was told that I should buy a sleeve and a glove bcoz I am travelling abroad? Why do I need it?

I read so many article about it, my therapist told me I am stage 1 which is called drainaged or draining, which means I can drain the fuild and it will heel quickly.

Any tips, advise as to what I should do, watch for or even ask?

lago

This site has is excellent information and should answer most of your questions: http://www.stepup-speakout.org

• Be sure to go to a qualified LE therapist: link
• Make sure you are going to a good place to be fitted (See who and what your LE therapist recommends): proper fitting link  
• check out the reducing risk link 
• check out LANA: http://www.clt-lana.org  

Sorry don't know anything about Rads.