Retrospective study of the physical therapy modalities applied in head and neck l ymphedema treatment

Background Secondary lymphedema after head and neck cancer treatment is a serious complication and its management can be a challenge. The purpose of this study was to verify which physical therapy modalities were applied in the treatment of head and neck lymphedema through a retrospective analysis. Methods A retrospective study was developed, based on the analysis of medical records of 32 patients treated in the physiotherapy outpatient...