This programme will encourage and maintain improvements in tissue, limb shape, fluid reduction and mobility and enable appropriate garment application.
A combination of four cornerstones form the basis for all forms of care. Solar Care IOM will carry out treatment and teach clients, relatives or carers where possible:

1) Skin care keeps the skin and tissues in good condition and helps prevent/reduce the risk of infection.

2) Compression hosiery improves muscle pump action and helps to reduce swelling and maintain the reduction achieved.

3) Exercise encourages fluid drainage through gentle, controlled movements.

4) Simple lymphatic drainage (SLD) is a simple self-massage taught to clients to gently encourage fluid to move from swollen areas to healthy lymphatics in non-swollen areas.