J Res Med Sci. 2011 Nov;6(11):1448-51) examined this possibility by comparing mechanical lymph drainage (via a device that passively mobilizes limbs) with and without the addition of heat. In support of current clinical practice, reduction in limb volume for the lymphedematous limbs tended to be greater without heat, although the results were not statistically significant.
J Res Med Sci. 2011 Nov;6(11):1448-51) examined this possibility by comparing mechanical lymph drainage (via a device that passively mobilizes limbs) with and without the addition of heat. In support of current clinical practice, reduction in limb volume for the lymphedematous limbs tended to be greater without heat, although the results were not statistically significant.