Lower Extremity Lymphedema

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory and relaxation training added to standard complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, and limb volume in patients with lower extremity lymphedema. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard CDT alone or CDT combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises. Outcomes will be assessed before treatment, immediately after treatment, and two months after completion.

The goal of this pilot study is to learn if a revised method of compression improves lymphatic function compared to the current method of compression. The main questions: • Does the revised method of compression improve lymph movement and lymphatic propulsion?