Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique utilized to decrease various forms of edema. This technique promotes reuptake of interstitial fluid along the pathways of the lymphatic system. This technique promotes healing, decrease swelling, and decrease pain.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique utilized to decrease various forms of edema. Edema can limit function, range of motion (ROM) and increase pain after surgery. Studies have shown that decreasing edema can increase knee strength and functional performance on various standardized measures. MLD has been shown to be effective in patients with hind foot operations and increases ROM post total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. The aim of this study is to determine whether MLD on a sample of patients with TKR will decrease edema, increase ROM and decrease pain as compared to TKR patients who do not receive MLD.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
4
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique utilized to decrease various forms of edema. This technique promotes reuptake of interstitial fluid along the pathways of the lymphatic system. This technique promotes healing, decrease swelling, and decrease pain.
All patients will participate in joint physical therapy classes during their inpatient stay.
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Pain Scores
Determine if performing MLD after TKR surgery decreases pain in the knee as compared to controls
Time frame: 3 days
Range of Motion
Determine if performing MLD after TKR surgery increases range of motion as compared to the standard of care
Time frame: 3 days
Girth
Determine if performing MLD after TKR surgery decreases girth and swelling in the knee as compared to the standar of care
Time frame: 3 days
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