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Review
. 2010 Apr 15;7(2):68-71.
doi: 10.7150/ijms.7.68.

Godoy & Godoy technique in the treatment of lymphedema for under-privileged populations

José Maria Pereira de Godoy  1 , Maria de Fátima Guerreiro de Godoy
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Review

Godoy & Godoy technique in the treatment of lymphedema for under-privileged populations

José Maria Pereira de Godoy et al. Int J Med Sci. .

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to report new options in the treatment of lymphedema for under-privileged populations. Several articles and books have been published reporting recent advances and contributions. A new technique of manual lymph drainage, mechanisms of compression, development of active and passive exercising apparatuses and the adaptation of myolymphokinetic activities have been developed for the treatment of lymphedema. This novel approach can be adapted for the treatment of lymphedema in mass.

Keywords: filariasis; lymphedema; treatment.

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Conflict of Interest: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists.

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