Aqua lymphatic therapy in women who suffer from breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema: a randomized controlled study.
The aim of this study was to examine whether ALT is a safe method and whether there are differences in adherence, limb volume, and quality of life between women who perform only self-management treatment and women who participate as well in ALT. Design of the study was single-blind randomized clinical trial. Forty-eight women (56 +/- [...]
Effectiveness of early physiotherapy to prevent lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer: randomised, single blinded, clinical trial
The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of early physiotherapy in reducing the risk of secondary lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer. 120 women who had breast surgery involving dissection of axillary lymph nodes participated. The early physiotherapy group was treated by a physiotherapist with a physiotherapy programme including manual lymph drainage, [...]
Different physical treatment modalities for lymphoedema developing after axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer: A review.
The purpose of this article is to provide a systematic review of Combined Physical Therapy, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression and arm elevation for the treatment of lymphoedema secondary to an axillary dissection for breast cancer. Combined Physical Therapy starts with an intensive phase consisting of skin care, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, exercises and bandaging and continues with [...]
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