Publications by authors named "Pedro Machado Manhaes de Castro"
Effects of complex decongestive therapy and aquatic physiotherapy on markers of the inflammatory process in individuals with lymphedema.
Barbara Cristina de Sousa Pedrosa Pedro Machado Manhães de Castro Luiza Vieira Santos E Santos Danielly Lima de Andrade Adriano Florencio Vilaça Célia Maria Machado Barbosa de Castro
Physiother Theory Pract
May 2024
Background: Chronic lymphedema is a progressive and inflammatory disease caused by impaired lymphatic transport.
Purpose: This study evaluates the effects of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) and aquatic physiotherapy on markers of the inflammatory process and lower limb volumes in individuals with lymphedema.
Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was carried out with three groups: patients with lymphedema submitted to CDT, patients with lymphedema submitted to aquatic physiotherapy, and control group of individuals without lymphedema.