Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy for the
treatment of pediatric congenital lymphedema: a case report |
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| Authors: | Woon Taek Hwang Sin Ho Chung Ju Sang Lee |
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| Institution: | 1) Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, Hallym College, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | Purpose] We report the case of a pediatric patient with congenital lymphedema treated
with complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy. Subjects and
Methods] The patient was a 2 year-old girl who had lymphedema in the left upper limb since
birth. Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy were administered
for 7 sessions. Results] The circumferences of the middle of the forearm, elbow joint,
wrist, and hand of the left upper limb decreased 0.5, 3, 0.5, and 2 cm, respectively. The
moisture content of the left upper limb decreased 70 mL (6.66%), while moisture ratio
increased by 0.007%. Conclusion] Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level
laser therapy are effective for reducing lymphedema in pediatric patients.Key words: Lymphedema, Complex decongestive physical therapy, Low-level laser therapy |
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