Randomized Trial Of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy For...

The article: Randomized Trial of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema in Women With Breast Cancer is a research article derived from the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The research for this article was to to evaluate the effectiveness of manual lymphatic drainage as part of a conservative decongestive treatment plan (manual lymphatic drainage, compression, skin care, and exercise) for the treatment of lymphedema secondary to breast cancer compared with a CDT without the use of manual lymphatic drainage. Researchers initially gathered 103 women, of which only 95 participated, from 6 different instiution. Each of the women had receive previous treatment for unilateral breast cancer and were diganosed with resultant lympedema. Patients were not allowed to participate if they had ongoing breast cancer; had a history of contrallateral breast cancer; had undergone previous surgery to remove axilla or received radiation treatment; had previous surgery causing obstruction of lymphatic flow; had previous deconcongestive therapy; received compression bandaging within the previous month; suffered from a serious condition that would interfere with daily treatment; had a contraindication or were not able to give consent or abide by the necessary protocol (ref 1). The prospective patients were to have a minimum volume difference of 10% between the affected and unaffected arms. They were then randomly assigned to two different groups, the control group and theShow MoreRelatedHow Lymphedema Is An Abnormal Distension2883 Words   |  12 PagesLymphedema is an abnormal distension, composed of protein and fluid secondary to the improper functioning of the lymphatic system, which leads to a decreased balance of flow and fluid discharge (Viehoff, Hidding, Heerkens, van Ravensberg, Neumann, 2014). Lymphedema may occur in the upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck, and thorax (Viehoff et al., 2014). Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary lymphedema (Viehoff et al., 2014). According to Viehoff et al. (2014), primaryRead MoreEffects Of Kinesio On Lower Limb Lymphedema Secondary3054 Words   |  13 PagesEffect of Kinesio ® Taping on Lower Limb Lymphedema Secondary to Gynecological Cancer Marysa Meyer PT 640 Research Question: What is the effect of applying Kinesio © Tape to the lower extremity of patients with lymphedema secondary to gynecological cancer treatments? Abstract: Background and Purpose. Lower limb lymphedema (LLL) is a common outcome of gynecological cancer treatment. LLL in gynecological cancer survivors can lead to a decreased quality of life while interfering with the ability to