Conclusion

"Used on a frequent basis, the Chi Machine™ has great potential in Health Maintenance and Disease Management in those who suffer from Secondary Lymphoedema and Venous Oedema of the legs."
Professor Pillar, Flinders University

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Introduction

Secondary lymphoedema of the legs effects 30% of people after surgery/radiotherapy

Venous Oedema effects 5% of the adult population

Both result in swelling, discomfort and can interfere with quality of life

Conventional treatment expensive, ongoing, with little patient control.

There is no good cure for either condition.

Where the study was conducted

This study was conducted at the Flinders Medical University in Adelaide, Australia. Which is part of Australia's Department of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences School of Medicine.

Who was in charge of the study

It was headed by Professor Neil Pillar, the Team leader of the Lymphoedema Clinic of Flinders Surgical Oncology Unit. The Chief Research Officer was Ms Amanda Moseley.

The Goal of the Study

To find and test the effectiveness of a treatment that would be:

  • convenient
  • affordable
  • effective
  • able to empower sufferers.

The Design of the Study

  • Patients were recruited through advertising & out -patient clinics
  • Included 20 normal participants
  • Machine taken home and used for 3 weeks using the following regime:
    - Days 1-2: 5 mins morning & night
    - Days 3-7: 8 mins morning & night
    - Days 8-21: 12 mins morning & night
  • Weekly objective measurements were taken
  • 1 month follow up post treatment

What measurements were taken and how.

  • Questionnaires: assessed how the legs felt & impact on quality of life.
  • Tonometry: assessed tissue hardness
  • Perometry: assessed leg circumference and fluid volume.
  • Bioimpedence: assessed body composition and fluid within the legs.
  • Lymphoscintigraphy: assessed lymphatic system function.
  • Blood pressure, pulse, blood test, blood flow

The results of the study.

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