Physical Therapies in the Decongestive Treatment of Lymphedema

Inclusion Criteria: * primary or secondary lymphedema, * lymphedema stages II or III * affecting unilateral upper or lower limb * Excess volume (EV) \> 10% Exclusion Criteria: * malignancy or active neoplasm disease or lack of information about it. * active lymphangitis * known contraindications for Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT): renal insufficiency, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac disease and venous thrombosis. * a course of DLT during last year. * anything that could alter the patient's capability to consent truly to participate in this study