Comparison of IPC Therapy as an Alternative or an Adjunct to MLD Within CDT for BCRL

Manual lymph drainage, multilayer bandaging, skin care, and exercise. 75 minutes per session, 5 sessions per week, for 3 weeks.

Complete decongestive therapy program including manual lymph drainage, multilayer bandaging, skin care, and exercise, plus intermittent pneumatic compression at 20-50 mmHg for 40 minutes per session. Total duration: 115 minutes per session, 5 sessions per week, for 3 weeks.

Complete decongestive therapy consisting of multilayer bandaging, skin care, and exercise, with manual lymph drainage replaced by intermittent pneumatic compression at 20-50 mmHg for 40 minutes per session. Total duration: 75 minutes per session, 5 sessions per week, for 3 weeks.