Effects of complex decongestive therapy and aquatic physiotherapy on markers of the inflammatory process in individuals with lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2143252
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chronic lymphedema is a progressive and inflammatory disease caused by impaired lymphatic transport. PURPOSE This study evaluates the effects of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) and aquatic physiotherapy on markers of the inflammatory process and… read more here.
Keywords: aquatic physiotherapy; effects complex; complex decongestive; decongestive therapy ... See more keywords
The Effects of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy Applications on Lower Extremity Circumference and Volume in Patients with Lipedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0080
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) plus intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) applications on lower extremity limb circumference and volume in patients with lipedema. Methods and… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; volume; circumference; decongestive physiotherapy ... See more keywords
Bioimpedance spectroscopy and volumetry in the immediate/short-term monitoring of intensive complex decongestive treatment of lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1177/0268355520938578
Abstract: Aims To assess (a) immediate/short-term outcomes of intensive complex decongestive treatment of lower limb lymphedema, by means of bioimpedance spectroscopy and tape measurement-based volumetry, and (b) correlation between these two methods. Patients and methods Cohort… read more here.
Keywords: volumetry; treatment; complex decongestive; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Bioimpedance Analysis for Predicting Outcomes of Complex Decongestive Therapy for Gynecological Cancer Related Lymphedema: A Feasibility Study
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DOI: 10.5535/arm.19102
Abstract: Objective To determine whether the bioimpedance analysis (BIA) ratios of upper to lower extremities could predict treatment outcomes after complex decongestive therapy (CDT) for gynecological cancer related lymphedema (GCRL). Methods A retrospective study, from March… read more here.
Keywords: bioimpedance analysis; bioimpedance; treatment; study ... See more keywords