Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®): Literature Review

Godoy, José María Pereira de; Godoy, Maria de Fátima Guerreiro; Godoy, Henrique Jose Pereira de

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“…Manual lymphatic therapy, mechanical lymphatic therapy, cervical lymphatic therapy and compression mechanisms are the main components of the Godoy method for the treatment of lower limb lymphedema [ 6 , 15 , 22 , 29 , 36 ]. Hygiene care directed at the prevention of infection is evaluated on an individual basis [ 41 ].…”

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“…A novel concept in mechanical lymphatic drainage was developed based on passive plantar flexion and extension, denominated RAGodoy® (RB Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil) [28][29][30][31][32][33]. This device has proven to be effective at both the formation and drainage of lymph.…”

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Lymphedema and Elephantiasis of the Lower Limbs: Normalization or Nearly Normalization

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Cureus

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Lymphedema is a clinical condition resulting from a failure in the drainage of the lymphatic system and the consequent formation of edema and is a chronic progressive condition; its development is an active dynamic process. Physiotherapy techniques are the most widely used method for such cases. However, novel concepts and treatment techniques have emerged in recent years. Godoy & Godoy have developed novel therapy concepts proposing the normalization or near normalization of all clinical stages of lymphedema, including elephantiasis. The Godoy & Godoy method has undergone continual evolution, with the improvement of established and the emergence of novel concepts making contributions to the understanding of the causes and treatment of lymphedema. These researchers developed a novel concept of manual lymphatic drainage based on linear movements, cervical lymphatic therapy, a novel concept in mechanical lymphatic drainage, and hand-crafted stockings made with grosgrain material. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to report the new concepts of treatment for lymphedema and the maintenance of such results by the Godoy & Godoy technique in all stages. The Godoy & Godoy method enables the normalization or near normalization of lymphedema in all clinical stages, including elephantiasis.

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Lymphedema and Elephantiasis of the Lower Limbs: Normalization or Nearly Normalization

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“…Te nasal obstruction since birth may have become aggravated over time. One of the routine techniques employed during intensive lymphedema treatment is cervical lymphatic therapy, which enables a reduction in facial fbrosis [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Hallermann–Streiff Syndrome and Lower Limb Lymphedema with Nasal Obstruction

Godoy

2022

Case Reports in Medicine

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Background. Hallermann–Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital abnormality involving multiple craniofacial malformations, such as micrognathia, prominent frontal and nasal bones, vision defects, and dental anomalies, which can result in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The aim of the present study was to report a case of nasal obstruction in an individual with Hallermann–Streiff syndrome who had never breathed through the nose during treatment for lower limb lymphedema involving cervical lymphatic therapy. Case Report. An 18-year-old female adolescent with a diagnosis of HSS was sent from the genetics service of a teaching school for the treatment of lower limb lymphedema. At around 11 years of age, the patient began to present edema in the left leg, accompanied by broadening of the face and neck. The patient reported having obstructed nostrils and breathing through the mouth her entire life. On the second day of treatment, the patient reported being able to breathe through one of the nostrils, this had never occurred before. Based on this finding, the decision was made to include linear facial lymphatic drainage using the Godoy method, which led to the complete resolution of the nasal obstruction in the first 15 minutes of treatment. Nasal obstruction in children with Hallermann–Streiff syndrome may be caused by lymphedema. Conclusion. A specific lymphatic drainage technique, such as cervical lymphatic therapy and facial linear lymphatic therapy, can resolve the obstruction and maintain the nostrils unblocked for months.

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“…RAGodoy® is an electromechanical device which performs passive plantar flexion, constitutes a passive exercise that was adapted to the treatment of lymphedema (Fig. 1) (7) . Lymphatic cervical therapy (Godoy & Godoy method®) was initially known as "cervical stimulus".…”

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Congenital hypertrophy and lymphedema of the right upper limb in a child

Pereira de Godoy,

Pereira de Godoy

2023

Pediatr Med Rodz

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The aim of the present study was to report a case of congenital upper limb hypertrophy associated with lymphedema in a child. An eight-year-old girl presented with a history of right upper limb oedema since birth, which was more significant in the hand. Volumetry was performed, revealing 1,838 grams in the right arm and 1,483 grams in the left arm. Intensive treatment with the Godoy method® was proposed. Treatment involved five hours per day using the RAGodoy® device, 15 minutes of cervical lymphatic therapy, and three hours of manual lymphatic therapy per day. With treatment, the volume of the right arm was reduced to 1,663 grams (reduction of 205 grams). After treatment, hypertrophy of the limb was noticed, which had been aggravated by the lymphedema. Congenital hypertrophy of the upper limb is rare in children. Its association with lymphedema has not previously been reported in the literature and could cause diagnostic difficulties.

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Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage (RAGodoy®): Literature Review

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Lymphedema and Elephantiasis of the Lower Limbs: Normalization or Nearly Normalization

Lymphedema and Elephantiasis of the Lower Limbs: Normalization or Nearly Normalization

Hallermann–Streiff Syndrome and Lower Limb Lymphedema with Nasal Obstruction

Congenital hypertrophy and lymphedema of the right upper limb in a child

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