Lymphedema Self Wrapping

Instructional videos to support your care at home

Managing lymphedema is a lifelong process, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. These videos are designed for Bryan Outpatient Rehabilitation patients who have already received in-person education and training on self-wrapping from one of our certified lymphedema therapists. They are intended to supplement what you learned during your visit and offer helpful reminders for wrapping at home.

Important: Only use these videos if you have been referred to this page by your Bryan Rehabilitation Services physical therapist and have received prior, hands-on training.

If you have questions about any of the information shown, please call 402-481-9445

How to Self-Wrap for Lymphedema

These instructional videos offer step-by-step guidance to help you confidently perform self-wrapping techniques at home.

Leg Wrapping Instructional Video

This instructional video will show you step-by-step instructions on how to self-wrap your leg for lymphedema.

Materials Needed:

  • One bottle of fragrance free, mild, PH lotion (Example: Eucerin)
  • One white stockinette
  • If you need toe bandaging, then you will need gauze bandaging
  • Three rolls of artiflex, or white fluff
  • All of your brown bandages in a line, from smallest in width to largest in width (your therapist will determine how many you use)
  • Paper tape, cut enough pieces before starting. Example: If you use four rolls of bandaging, then cut five pieces of tape

Arm Wrapping Instructional Video

This instructional video will show you step-by-step instructions on how to self-wrap your arm for lymphedema.

Materials Needed:

  • One bottle of fragrance free, mild, PH lotion (Example: Eucerin)
  • One white stockinette
  • If you need finger bandaging, then you will need two rolls of gauze bandaging
  • Two rolls of artiflex, or white fluff
  • All of your brown bandages in a line, from smallest in width to largest in width (your therapist will determine how many you use)
  • Paper tape, cut enough pieces before starting. Example: If you use four rolls of bandaging, then cut five pieces of tape

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have any questions about the videos or your wrapping technique, we’re here to help.

Call Bryan Outpatient Rehabilitation at 402-481-9445 and ask to speak with your therapist.