This review summarizes body circumference-based anthropometrics that are in common use
for research and in some cases clinical application. These include waist and hip …

Background Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training (LL-BFRT) is
associated with increases in upper limb muscle strength and size. The effect of LL-BFRT on …

Purpose This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effect of an 8-weeks-yoga intervention on
quality of life and upper extremity edema volume in women with breast cancer related …

Upper-limb lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the arm or hand, resulting in swelling and functional impairment. The …

The World Health Organization's Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) has
reduced LF transmission worldwide, but millions remain affected by filarial lymphedema …

Background: Circumferential difference of lymphedematous limbs at designated anatomic
distances has been the primary mode for measuring lymphedematous extremities …

Sympathetic vasoconstriction is mediated by α-adrenergic receptors under resting
conditions. During exercise, increased sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) is directed to …

Sympathetic transduction is reduced following chronic high-altitude (HA) exposure;
however, vascular α-adrenergic signaling, the primary mechanism mediating sympathetic …

Background Middle and distal insets of gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer (GE-
VLNT) for extremity lymphedema have been described. However, there has been no prior …

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies,
which can change the morphology of the skull, face, and maxillary sinus due to the …