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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Published on: January 12, 2017
Effect of exercise while utilizing a device with an arm compression sleeve to reduce lymphedema
Breast cancer treatment can cause lymphedema. Supervised exercising with a facilitating device and compression sleeve significantly reduced arm lymphedema size in women.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Lymphedema is a common complication following breast cancer treatment.
- Current treatment lacks a single definitive therapy, often necessitating a multimodal approach.
- Exercise is a recommended component in lymphedema management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of a facilitated exercise program combined with an arm compression sleeve in reducing arm lymphedema.
- To evaluate the impact of supervised active exercising on limb volume in breast cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- Thirty women with post-breast cancer arm lymphedema participated.
- Sessions involved one hour of active exercising using a bicycle-like device, with compression sleeves.
- Arm volume was measured using water volumetry before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant reduction in arm lymphedema size was observed (p < 0.004).
- The intervention demonstrated a measurable decrease in limb volume.
Conclusions:
- Supervised active exercising utilizing a facilitating device can effectively reduce arm lymphedema size.
- This approach offers a promising non-pharmacological intervention for managing breast cancer-related lymphedema.
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