Lymphedema: Recent Advancements In Physiotherapeutic Management
International Journal of Development Research
Lymphedema: Recent Advancements In Physiotherapeutic Management
Received 20th April, 2018 Received in revised form 17th May, 2018 Accepted 19th June, 2018 Published online 30th July, 2018
Copyright © 2018, Shekhar Singh et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
As medical treatment for lymphedema, combined physical therapy with guidance regarding daily living is commended. Recently, training has been conducted on a nationwide scale, and this therapy has gradually and commonly been employed. This therapy consists of daily living guidance to prevent edema deterioration, skin care, manual lymph drainage, compression therapy, and exercise therapy. The number of hospitals in which all procedures can be adequately performed is limited. There is no treatment to completely cure lymphedema. Patients’ self-care based on the contents of treatment is essential for relieving symptoms.
