Electromechanical physiotherapy apparatus for lymphatic drainage of the upper limbs, used in the treatment of lymphedema or similar diseases, comprising a gear motor (4) with an excentric shaft system (5) a rod (3) coupled to the excentric shaft system (4) a pedestal (8) a platform (PL) promoting angular and repetitive motion of the upper limb, comprising an branch (7) extending from a lower face of the platform, the branch being pivotally connected to the rod. The gear motor and the excentric shaft system are packed in a housing of rectangular prism shape and configured by a receptacle of low height, width and length.