Comparison of relative versus absolute arm size change as criteria for quantifying breast cancer-related lymphedema: the flaws in current studies and need ... The purpose of this article is to evaluate arm measurements of breast cancer patients to critically assess absolute change in arm size compar...
In four B. malayi endemic provinces, annual surveys to detect LF reservoir in domestic cats commenced in 1994. A 2001 survey of the chronic disease burden for LF established a register of the cumulative number of people with lymphedema/elephantiasis. Results A total of five rounds of MDA ...
Does hypoglycaemic avoidance behaviour contribute to increased HbA1c levels in physically active people with type 1 diabetes? The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between glycaemic control (HbA1c), selfreported vigorous activity, aerobic capacity and hypoglycaemic ... ME Wallymahmed ...
Decongestive PT:Often called complete decongestive therapy (CDT), this form of therapy treats a condition called lymphedema, which is damage to the lymph nodes that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Geriatric PT:Some physical therapists specialize in working with older women and men to tr...
All lymphedema patients had been trained on self-management and all hydrocele patients had been offered free surgery. Conclusions Due to the success of the MDA and the development of health center capacity for patient care, along with benefits gained from socioeconomic improvements and other ...
The reported impairments can lead to difficulty with activities of daily living and a reduction in quality of life. It is important for physical therapists to assess and measure these functional deficits and their effect on quality of life using a reliable......
those people with diabetic neuropathy ought to assess themselves every day for any numbness symptoms in your arms, fingers, legs and toes because these symptoms are the signs of the ineffective blood circulation. Moreover, when you consume the high amount of sugar, it may lead to high blood ...
thematic analysis of the posttest statements resulted in the following themes: “Increased knowledge: ‘Now, I can even educate people about jiggers!’” and “Increased compassion: ‘I feel bad about those people’”. To foster a more inclusive school environment, including for children with ...