Development and evaluation of a new apparatus for lymph drainage: preliminary results.

Due to the lack of a specific treatment apparatus that enhances lymph flow, we developed a simple, easy-to-use, portable device for patients presenting with lower extremity lymphedema. The aims of the present study were to demonstrate the design and operation of the equipment and to test its efficacy. The new apparatus encourages articulation of the ankle and contraction of the muscles of the calv…