Lymphedema and Elephantiasis of the Lower Limbs: Normalization or Nearly Normalization.
edema
godoy method
lymphedema
normalization
treatment
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2023
Apr 2023
Historique:
accepted:
18
03
2023
medline:
17
5
2023
pubmed:
17
5
2023
entrez:
16
5
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Lymphedema is a clinical condition resulting from a failure in the drainage of the lymphatic system and the consequent formation of edema and is a chronic progressive condition; its development is an active dynamic process. Physiotherapy techniques are the most widely used method for such cases. However, novel concepts and treatment techniques have emerged in recent years. Godoy & Godoy have developed novel therapy concepts proposing the normalization or near normalization of all clinical stages of lymphedema, including elephantiasis.The Godoy & Godoy method has undergone continual evolution, with the improvement of established and the emergence of novel concepts making contributions to the understanding of the causes and treatment of lymphedema. These researchers developed a novel concept of manual lymphatic drainage based on linear movements, cervical lymphatic therapy, a novel concept in mechanical lymphatic drainage, and hand-crafted stockings made with grosgrain material. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to report the new concepts of treatment for lymphedema and the maintenance of such results by the Godoy & Godoy technique in all stages. The Godoy & Godoy method enables the normalization or near normalization of lymphedema in all clinical stages, including elephantiasis.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37193422
doi: 10.7759/cureus.37519
pmc: PMC10182716
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e37519Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Pereira de Godoy et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declared this technique was created by them.
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