An Advanced Pneumatic Compression Therapy System Improves Leg Volume and Fluid, Adipose Tissue Thickness, Symptoms, and Quality of Life and Reduces Risk of Lymphedema in Women with Lipedema

An Advanced Pneumatic Compression Therapy System Improves Leg Volume and Fluid, Adipose Tissue Thickness, Symptoms, and Quality of Life and Reduces Risk of Lymphedema in Women with Lipedema

Lipedema is a painful disease of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in women. This study determined whether an advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD) improved lipedema SAT depth, swelling, and pain. Women with lipedema started 20–30 mm Hg compression leggings then were randomized to an APCD (Ly...

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Main Authors: Karen L. Herbst, Carlos Zelaya, Marianne Sommerville, Tatiana Zimmerman, Lindy McHutchison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
lipedema
lymphedema
bioimpedance spectroscopy
ultrasound
extracellular fluid
intracellular fluid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/5/725
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