Aqua Therapy for Lymphedema

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Aqua Therapy for Lymphedema

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Aqua lymphatic therapy is a form of movement therapy for women suffering from lymphedema due to breast-cancer treatment. Recent research has shown that this modality results in significant immediate improvements in limb volume, along with increased quality of life and adherence rates.

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massagemag.com — “Many women who have breast-cancer surgery that involves the dissection of axillary lymph nodes develop secondary lymphedema. New research shows a combination of massage therapy, manual lymph drainage and assisted shoulder exercises reduced the development of secondary lymphedema for at least one year after breast-cancer surgery.View full resource at massagemag.com

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