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The story of how Advanced Rehab Technologies helped provide compression equipment and practical family support to a child living with congenital lymphedema in Cebu, Philippines.
Chloe is a young child living with congenital lymphedema. After her mother contacted Advanced Rehab Technologies through our Facebook page, our team worked to provide a Bio Compression lymphedema pump for her use at home in Cebu, Philippines.
The equipment was provided without charge to the family. The goal was to give Chloe access to clinician-directed compression support that could be incorporated into her ongoing care plan.
This page describes one family’s experience and does not promise the same results for another patient. Pediatric lymphedema care should be directed by qualified healthcare professionals.
The following updates were provided as Chloe’s family received the equipment, began treatment, and worked toward a safer home environment.
Chloe’s family contacted Advanced Rehab Technologies to ask about support for her congenital lymphedema. The condition can cause persistent swelling that affects comfort, mobility, clothing, footwear, and everyday activities.
A Bio Compression lymphedema pump was delivered to Chloe and her family without charge. The visit also provided an opportunity to review the equipment and help the family begin incorporating it into Chloe’s clinician-directed home routine.
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Chloe began using the pump at her grandmother’s home. Her family reported that she was adapting to the routine and continuing her treatment.
“Here is little Chloe using the pump at her grandmother’s home. She is doing well and seeing results.”
Follow-up footage showed Chloe continuing to use the equipment. Consistency, correct garment placement, proper device settings, skin monitoring, and professional follow-up are important parts of a safe pediatric treatment plan.
Chloe’s family reported that she was doing well. They were taking measurements and observed that the swelling in her legs was slowly decreasing.
Measurements and progress updates should be reviewed with the treating clinician. Changes in swelling, skin condition, pain, or function may require an adjustment to the care plan.
During conversations about where the pump and garments would be stored and used, Chloe’s mother explained that the family was living in a tent after an earthquake had severely damaged their home.
With help from missionary contacts connected to the family, work began on a replacement home. The purpose was to give the family a dry, secure place to live and a safer environment for Chloe’s equipment and home treatment routine. At the time of this update, the house was nearly complete.
A Bio Compression pump and related equipment were provided to help support Chloe’s clinician-directed home care.
The family received practical support as Chloe began using the equipment and incorporated it into her routine.
Additional assistance helped the family work toward a secure and weather-protected home for daily life and equipment storage.
Families and healthcare professionals can contact our team to discuss compression equipment, referrals, documentation, and available support.