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Efficacy of Therapeutic Exercise in the Treatment of Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Review of the Current Evidence

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    Identifier:  TFG:10005
    Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG10005
    Authors:  Güell i Escolà, Júlia
    Abstract:
    This systematic review evaluates the safety and benefits of therapeutic exercise in the treatment of cancer-related lymphedema. Nineteen studies published between 2020 and 2026 were analyzed. The results show that exercise is safe, without increasing lymphedema volume or causing adverse effects. Furthermore, it improves muscle strength, functionality, pain, and quality of life, and may reduce the volume of the affected limb. Combining it with complex decongestive therapy enhances clinical benefits. However, further research is needed to optimize its prescription.

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    Access rights: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
    Education area(s): Fisioteràpia
    Department: Medicina i Cirurgia
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
    Confidenciality: No
    TFG credits: 6
    Subject: Exercici terapèutic
    Project director: Fibla Simò, Montserrat
    Work's public defense date: 2026-05-29
    Creation date in repository: 2026-09-03
    Academic year: 2025-2026
    Student: Güell i Escolà, Júlia

  • Keywords:

    Lymphedema
    therapeutic exercise
    breast and gynecologic neoplasms
    Health sciences

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