Effects of In-Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Specific manual lymph drainage techniques including stationary circles, rotary circles, pumping, and scooping will be applied to both lower extremities using gentle, rhythmic skin movements in accordance with the direction of the lymphatic flow.

An individualized program consists of progressive, low-intensity exercises including respiratory exercises, range of motion exercises for major joints, postural exercises, flexibility exercises, and gradual mobilization exercises such as sitting and walking will be applied.