The Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy in Patients With Lymphedema

"1. Manual Lymph Drainage: Cervical region lymph drainage and abdominal region lymph drainage (especially combined with abdominal breathing) were applied.~2. Skin Care: Moisturizing creams with a pH of 5.5 were applied to the extremities before bandaging.~3. Multilayer Bandaging: Short pull bandage application was applied in a gradient manner.~4. Exercise: Joint range of motion exercises, breathing exercises (abdominal breathing), decongestive exercises, and self-drainage techniques were taught.~5. Compression Stocking: After the decongestion phase was over, flat knit compression stockings were recommended according to the patient's extremity."