Effect of the Complex Decongestive Therapy on Lymphedema Volume in Women with Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema

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1 PhD in Occupational therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, MSc of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 PhD in Epidemiology, Faculty of Tehran University Jahad/ the Breast Cancer Research department, Tehran Iran

4 MSc of Occupational Therapy, Shohaday-e- Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran

5 MSc of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

6 MSc in Biostatistics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: The upper extremity lymphedema is the most common side effect of the breast cancer treatment. The aim of the present study was assessment of the effect of the complex decongestive therapy on the lymphedema volume in women with breast cancer therapy-related lymphedema.
Materials and Methods: A total of 33 women with the lymphedema participated in the present study. Data gathering instruments included the measurement of lymphedema volume via water displacement. The intervention was performed in two phases: phase 1: for 2-3 weeks, and phase 2: one month after phase 1. Therapeutic techniques in each phase included massage, compression bandage, exercise, and the skin cares. Repeated measures was run for statistical analysis.
Results: The findings showed that complete decongestive therapy resulted in the reduction in lymphedema volume (p<0/001).
Discussion: The current study showed that complete decongestive therapy is the effective treatment for the reduction of the lymphedema volume in women with breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 1
March and April 2017
Pages 185-191

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  • Receive Date: 21 October 2015
  • Revise Date: 13 November 2015
  • Accept Date: 21 May 2016
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2017

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