Complex decongestive physiotherapy in paediatric patients with precox primary lymphoedema

ABAKAY H., DOĞAN H., Güç A.

Journal of Lymphoedema, vol.18, no.1, pp.16-20, 2023 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Journal Name: Journal of Lymphoedema
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-20
  • Keywords: Body image, children, lymphoedema precox, quality of life, volumetric measurement
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) on oedema, quality of life and body image in children with lymphoedema precox. Methods: The study sample was 20 children (10 girls and 10 boys), with a mean age of 10.5 ± 1.1 years. The effectiveness of CDP was determined with a volumetric measurement. Results: After CDP treatment of the children with lymphoedema precox, the limb volumes decreased (P<0.05), PedsQL total scores increased (P<0.05), and body image scores decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion: The use of CDP for the treatment of lymphoedema in children with lymphoedema precox was seen to decrease lower-extremity limb volume (and thus presumably oedema), improve body image scores and improve quality of life.