The Effect of Lymphoedema Exercises and Foot Elevation on the Quality of Life of Patients with Elephantiasis

Filariasis is a chronic infectious disease caused by filarial worms. Swelling in the legs in patients with filariasis can result in a significantly lower quality of life. The recommended treatments for patients who experience swelling or lymphoedema are lymphoedema exercises and foot elevation. This...

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Main Authors: Emirensiana Watu, Supargiyono, Haryani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6309630
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