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Oct 2025
11m 47s

255. Lymphatic System

Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS
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A physical therapist is treating a patient with chronic unilateral lower extremity lymphedema using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). After several sessions, the patient develops new-onset genital and lower trunk edema. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for this clinical presentation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPT ... Show More
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