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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Tropical Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6309630 |
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