ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2015
Effect of complete decongestive therapy and a home program for patients with post mastectomy lymphedema.
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- A Systematic Review of Peripheral Neuropathies in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Pooled it
- Current status and influence of positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Which Physical Therapy Intervention Is Most Effective in Reducing Secondary Lymphedema Associated with Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Complex decongestive therapy improves finger tapping score in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
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- Self-administration of complex decongestive therapy facilitated by the mobile application WeChat improves lymphedema and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: an observational study.Annals of translational medicine · 2022Article
- The effects of complex decongestive therapy on kinesthetic sense of hands, upper extremity function, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- The results of the intensive phase of complete decongestive therapy and the determination of predictive factors for response to treatment in patients with breast cancer related-lymphedema.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2020Article
- Combined decongestive therapy and reduction of pain and heaviness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
- The addition of self-lymphatic drainage to compression therapy instead of manual lymphatic drainage in the first phase of complex decongestive therapy for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: A randomized-controlled, prospective study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Lymphoedema functioning, disability and health questionnaire Turkish version: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
[Purpose] Post mastectomy lymphedema is common among breast cancer survivors. It leads to physical discomfort and functional impairment. Rehabilitation forms the mainstay of treatment and is multidisciplinary. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty post mastectomy patients were allocated randomly and assigned to either a conventional treatment group (n=30) or a complete decongestive therapy (CDT) group (n=30). The conventional treatment group received manual lymphatic drainage, wore a low elastic compression garment, received glenohumeral mobilization, and performed deep breathing exercises, and the complete decongestive therapy group received CDT from a trained physiotherapist and a daily home program along with the conventional treatment, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. [Results] Arm circumference measurements were taken at five levels: the wrist, mid forearm, elbow, mid-upper arm, and axilla. The upper extremity function was evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale. Measurements were taken at baseline, and at 4th and 6th weeks after the start of intervention. Within and between group comparisons showed significant improvements in the CDT group. [Conclusion] Complete decongestive therapy and a home program assists breast cancer related lymphedema survivors in regaining their lost functions. It also helps to improve their independence in daily activities, reduce their need for caregivers, and thereby improving their quality of life. Therefore, the results of this study showed that the CDT with a home program is an effective treatment for reducing post mastectomy lymphedema.
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