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decongestive therapy
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decongestive therapy

medicine
Also known as: CDT
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  • lymphedema

    …treatment for lymphedema is complete decongestive therapy (CDT), which has a two-phase course The first phase lasts several weeks and consists of a combination of skin care, compressive bandaging, exercise, and a form of massage called manual lymph drainage. The second phase of CDT favours self-treatment and the use of…

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    …treatment for lymphedema is complete decongestive therapy (CDT), which has a two-phase course The first phase lasts several weeks and consists of a combination of skin care, compressive bandaging, exercise, and a form of massage called manual lymph drainage. The second phase of CDT favours self-treatment and the use of…

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