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Arm function was evaluated with the Constant-Murley scale, while ADL was measured with the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, and QoL was measured with the Lymphedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire as pre- and post-treatment tests. The patients underwent a CDPt program for 6 weeks.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n There were statistically significant improvements for all outcome measurements in older patients with Grade 1 and 2 lymphedemas after the treatment (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). The Grade 1 patients had a greater difference at mobility, participation in the life and social activities, and their total scores of quality of life had a significance level of\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Older patients with Grade 1 BCRL had better mobility, participation in the life, and social activities. 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