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Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching and deep-breathing exercises on upper extremity lymphedema in s

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Author
Woon Taek Hwang et al.
Used Parameters : TBW, ECW/TBW, FFM, PBF

Publication Year : 2016

Country : Korea

Journal : Journal of Physical Therapy Science

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of deep-breathing and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching exercises on upper limb lymphedema in stroke patients.[Subjects and Methods] The study consisted of 10 patients with lymphedema that had occurred after stroke. Neurodevelopmental treatment was applied in the same manner as that used for the existing treatment. The subjects performed deep-breathing and stretching exercises three times per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions total). Body water …
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