Effect of Modified Complete Decongestive Therapy on Lower Limbs Fibrosis Post Cellulitis
Lower Limb Lymphedema, Fibrosis, Cellulitis of Leg
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lower Limb Lymphedema focused on measuring Lymphedema, complete decongestive therapy, kinesio tape
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The patient will be according the following criteria:- Males and females with Lower limb lymphedema Stage 2. Age will range from45 to 55years old. BMI <40 (kg/m2). All patients will be clinically and medically stable when attending the study. Patients free from any acute conditions. Post cellulitis for at least 2 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: Unstable cardiovascular problems. Altered mental status or poor cognition. Lower limb ischemia (ABI ≤0.8). Lower limb lymphedema stage 3&4. Acute deep venous thrombosis. Any acute infection. Patients with orthopedic or neurological limitations to exercise. Any lower limb acute ulcer or arterial wounds.
Sites / Locations
- Al Sahel teaching hospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
will receive kinesio tape in addition to complete decongestive therapy for 6 successive weeks.
will receive complete decongestive therapy for 6 successive weeks.
will receive Complete decongestive therapy in combination with kinesio tape
Complete Decongestive Therapy(traditional physical therapy) that includes: Education. Skin care . Pneumatic compression device . Manual lymph draining . Multilayer short stretch compression bandages. Exercises.