Does manual lymphatic drainage improve upper extremity functionality in female patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? A randomized controlled study.

Merve A Leblebicier Emine Cihan Cansu Şahbaz Pirinççi Arzu Ture Büşra Ari Aysun Ozlu Fatima Yaman

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2023)

Manual lymphatic drainage had a positive effect on pain, PPT, and range of motion in RA patients in remission. MLD can be added to medical and other conservative treatments in RA patients.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
chronic pain
systemic lupus erythematosus
spinal cord injury
pain management
ankylosing spondylitis
interstitial lung disease
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
ulcerative colitis