Hemodynamic Responses in Lower Limb Lymphedema Patients Undergoing Physical Therapy

Hemodynamic Responses in Lower Limb Lymphedema Patients Undergoing Physical Therapy

Background: Lymphedema arises due to a malfunction of the lymphatic system, leading to extensive tissue swelling. Complete decongestive therapy (CDT), which is a physical therapy lasting for 3 weeks and includes manual lymphatic drainages (MLD), leads to fluid mobilization and increases in plasma vo...

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Main Authors: Bianca Brix, Olivier White, Christian Ure, Gert Apich, Paul Simon, Andreas Roessler, Nandu Goswami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
lymphedema therapy
cardiovascular responses
sit-to-stand test
orthostatic loading
orthostatic hypotension
lymphatic drainage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/7/642

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