Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®): Literature Review

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Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®): Literature Review
Abstract
Lymphatic drainage is the main form of therapy for lymphedema, as it affects the pathophysiology of this clinical condition. The two main objectives of lymphatic drainage are the formation and drainage of lymph. In recent years, Godoy & Godoy developed a novel concept of mechanical lymphatic drainage involving a device denominated RAGodoy®, which performs passive exercises of the lower and upper limbs as a form of lymphatic drainage. The aim of the present study was to address the concept of this therapy as well as perform a literature review on its forms of use and the results obtained. All studies analyzed show that this technique used as monotherapy enables the treatment of lymphedema, but superior results are achieved when combined with compression mechanisms.
Publication
Cureus
Volume
14
Issue
1
Date
2022/01/15
Language
en
ISSN
2168-8184
Short Title
Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®)
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1/31/22, 1:25 PM
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Publisher: Cureus
Citation
Godoy, J. M. P. de, Godoy, M. de F. G., & Godoy, H. J. P. de. (2022). Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®): Literature Review. Cureus, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21263
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