Physiotherapy Management of Lymphedema

ISBN-13: 9786204986401 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str.

Osamah Abdulrahman Keridis; Mohammed Othman Turky Alabdan; Sami Khelaif Alanazi

Opis

Lymphedema is a chronic disease marked by the increased collection of lymphatic fluid in the body, causing swelling, which can lead to skin and tissue changes. There are many psychological, physical, and social sequelae related to a diagnosis of lymphedema. In developed countries, most secondary lymphedema cases are due to malignancy or related to the treatment of malignancy. Lymphedema is classified as either (genetic) primary lymphedema or (acquired) secondary lymphedema.

O autorze

Osamah Abdulrahman Keridis, presently working as physiotherapy technician in the Physiotherapy Department of Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh KSA. He graduated from health centre in Prince Sultan Medical Military Hospital in 2009 with a diploma in physical therapy. Studied in University of Salford from 2014- 2016 for physical therapy.