Efficiency of decongestive physiotherapy methods in patients with lymphedema

Nikolovska, Lence and Bogdanovska, Hristina (2021) Efficiency of decongestive physiotherapy methods in patients with lymphedema. In: XXXII International Scientific Conference - Knowledge Capital of the future, 19-22 Aug 2021, Struga, N.Macedonia.

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Abstract

As we learned in school, the lymphatic system is a separate circulatory system that interfaces with the blood vessels to carry away fluid and waste proteins from the interstitial space or extracellular matrix (ECM). The lymph system plays a prominent role in immune function, as this fluid also carries lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and immunoglobulins to fight off pathogens or regulate the body during infection. In addition, lymphatics help with the absorption and transport of free fatty acids from the digestive system.
According to Ginger Nash (2018), what we didn’t learn in school was that the web of delicate lymphatic vessels that permeate almost every part of our body, including our brains, is intimately connected with the extracellular matrix in such a way that the nervous system uses it as “command control.” The astonishing number of proteins found in the extracellular matrix have a dynamic interplay with the entire circuitry of the nervous system in both developing children and adults [Barros CS, Franco SJ, Müller U. (2011)]. When the flow of lymph is impeded, edema ensues, creating a build-up of toxic wastes and potential for systemic dysregulation of the nerve synapses. Removal of excess proteins and wastes from the interstitial space is an absolutely essential function. We must therefore address the lymphatic system in order to ensure optimal health, including hormonal health in women. Our experiences show that the use of decongestive physotherapy has many positive effects in female patients with lymphedema.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Lence Nikolovska
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2021 08:25
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2021 08:25
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/28408

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