Treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema using negative pressure massage: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Evaluate the efficacy of negative pressure massage treatment (NPMT) compared to manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in women with chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema (LE). We hypothesized that NPMT would result in greater improvements in LE and upper limb function.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 16, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Riikka Lampinen, Jeannette Q Lee, Janella Leano, Christine Miaskowski, Judy Mastick, Lisa Brinker, Kimberly Topp, Betty Smoot Tags: Original Research Source Type: research