The effect of mechanical lymph drainage accompanied with heat on lymphedema.

BACKGROUND: Thermotherapy has been indicated by some researchers as a treatment for lymphedema. A study comparing temperatures demonstrated that a temperature of 40ºC significantly increased the transportation of lymph compared to other temperatures assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...

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Publicado en:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Vol. 16; no. 11; pp. 1448 - 1452
Autores principales: Mariana, Valente Flavia, de Fatima, Guerreiro Godoy Maria, Maria, Pereira de Godoy Jose
Formato: research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd Nov2011
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