Manual lymphatic drainage therapy in patients with breast cancer related lymphoedema
Marta López Martín,Miguel Angel Campos Hernández,Cristina Avendaño,Francisco Rodríguez,Helena Martínez +4 more
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The results of this study will provide information on the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and its impact on the quality of life and physical limitations of these patients, as well as the improvement of the concomitant symptomatology.Abstract:
Background
Lymphoedema is a common and troublesome condition that develops following breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in the treatment of postmastectomy lymphoedema in order to reduce the volume of lymphoedema and evaluate the improvement of the concomitant symptomatology.read more
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The effects of complex exercise on shoulder range of motion and pain for women with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
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Manual lymphatic drainage in chronic venous disease: a duplex ultrasound study.
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Efficacy and efficiency of a new therapeutic approach based on activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA) for edema reduction and improved occupational performance in the rehabilitation of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema in women: a controlled, randomized clinical trial.
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The Addition of Manual Lymph Drainage to Compression Therapy For Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Margaret L. McNeely,David J. Magee,Alan W. Lees,Keith M Bagnall,Mark J. Haykowsky,John Hanson +5 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that CB on its own should be considered as a primary treatment option in reducing arm lymphedema volume, as well as manual lymph drainage massage in combination with multi-layered compression bandaging.
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