Comparison of Complete Decongestive Therapy With Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Treatment of Lipedema

Combined decongestive treatment consists of manual lymphatic drainage and compression bandaging for 30 sessions.

Intermittent pneumatic compression for 5 days a week, for 6 weeks (totally, 30 sessions).

30 minutes aerobic exercise program including treadmill training consisted of a 5-minute warm-up and cool-down period and 25-minute submaximal aerobic exercise 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Exercise intensity was calculated from the initial 6MWT. Each session was completed with 15 minutes of strengthening and stretching exercises.