title: Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy for the treatment of pediatric congenital lymphedema: a case report.
abstract: [Purpose] We report the case of a pediatric patient with congenital lymphedema treated with complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy. [Subjects and Methods] The patient was a 2 year-old girl who had lymphedema in the left upper limb since birth. Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy were administered for 7 sessions. [Results] The circumferences of the middle of the forearm, elbow joint, wrist, and hand of the left upper limb decreased 0.5, 3, 0.5, and 2 cm, respectively. The moisture content of the left upper limb decreased 70 mL (6.66%), while moisture ratio increased by 0.007%. [Conclusion] Complex decongestive physical therapy and low-level laser therapy are effective for reducing lymphedema in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Woon Taek
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sin Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Hallym College, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Ju Sang
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Complex decongestive physical therapy; Low-level laser therapy; Lymphedema