Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in Patients With Venous Insufficiency: a Experimental Study

Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a comprehensive treatment approach primarily used for lymphedema and related conditions, but it's also beneficial for chronic venous insufficiency and other edematous conditions. CDT aims to reduce swelling and maintain the reduction, improve skin condition, and alleviate symptoms. It typically involves two phases: an intensive phase to reduce swelling as much as possible and a maintenance phase to sustain the achieved results. The main components of CDT include: Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD),Compression Therapy, Exercise, Skin Care, Education and Self-Care: