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
A randomised controlled multicentre investigator-blinded clinical trial comparing efficacy and safety of surgery versus complex physical decongestive therapy for lipedema (LIPLEG)
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05727-2
Abstract: Background Lipedema is a chronic disorder of the adipose tissue that affects mainly women, characterised by symmetrical, excessive fatty tissue on the legs and pain. Standard conservative treatment is long-term comprehensive decongestive therapy (CDT) to… read more here.
Keywords: liposuction; trial; lipedema; decongestive therapy ... See more keywords