Rehabilitation treatment protocol in patients with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer
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15 صفحه اولthe effect of combined decongestive therapy and pneumatic compression pump on body image in patients with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment
background: lymphedema is a common complication for breast cancer therapy. patients with lymphedema may experience pain and body image issues. this study investigates the effect of combined decongestive therapy and pneumatic compression pump on body image in patients with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. methods: 42 women with breast cancer related lymphedema partici...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1877-0657
DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.1355