Paavo Leiramo is a rehabilitation professional with over 45 years of experience. He runs Lahti Rehabilitation Center in Finland together with his wife. Their clinic specializes in musculoskeletal disorders, lymphatic therapy, and athlete care. Leiramo also serves on the medical team for Finland’s national football team, the Huuhkajat.
According to Leiramo, LymphaTouch has become an integral tool both in the clinic and on the sports field, especially in cases where traditional manual techniques aren’t enough.
“Some clients come specifically asking for LymphaTouch. We use it so frequently that we now have two devices and we need both.”
Starting Treatment Immediately, Especially in Acute Cases
LymphaTouch offers significant support, particularly for acute and painful conditions. Leiramo emphasizes that the device makes it possible to begin treatment even in situations where manual therapy would otherwise be too painful, such as after an ankle sprain or in extremely sensitive neck and shoulder areas.
“Sometimes the pain is so intense that cold therapy is the only option. But with LymphaTouch, we can start treatment right away. It gets fluids moving and accelerates the start of rehabilitation.”
Swelling management is a key component in both sports physiotherapy and musculoskeletal rehab. Using negative pressure, LymphaTouch stimulates the lymphatic system and metabolism, which speeds up recovery.
“We can control swelling faster, which leads to quicker recovery. Once fluids are moving, we can continue with manual therapy or other treatments.”
One example stands out in Leiramo’s memory:
“One client lost five kilograms, just through lymphatic therapy with LymphaTouch. It was a striking demonstration of how effective the device can be.”
A Valuable Tool for Professional Athletes
In elite sports, time is critical. Leiramo regularly uses LymphaTouch during national team travel, where fast action and adaptability are essential.
“I bring it on every trip. Players often have impact injuries or muscle tightness, and LymphaTouch lets us target the affected area with precision. It doesn’t require any special setup and works just as well in a hotel room or locker room.”
Combined with other therapies like cold treatment and LymphaPress compression boots, LymphaTouch complements a comprehensive sports physiotherapy toolkit. Players often find the treatment comfortable and effective, and many ask for it by name.
“It’s not about choosing between methods, they support one another. LymphaPress compression boots for recovery, LymphaTouch for targeted treatment.”
A Versatile Addition to Manual Therapy
According to Leiramo, LymphaTouch is not a replacement for hands-on therapy but a perfect complement. It raises the quality of care in specific situations and allows for a more versatile approach. Treatments often begin with LymphaTouch when the area is too painful for hands-on techniques, then progress to manual therapy once the tissue is ready.
With more than four decades of rehabilitation experience, Leiramo sees LymphaTouch as an essential part of both current and future rehabilitation, whether in a clinical setting or in sports.
“I wholeheartedly recommend LymphaTouch to anyone working with musculoskeletal conditions. Its greatest advantage is the ability to begin treatment in the acute phase and that’s often when it matters most.”
