Clinical Lymphology and Lymphedema
Korean Society of Lymphology and Lymphedema
REVIEW ARTICLE
림프부종이 있는 암생존자에게 안전한 운동이란 무엇인가?
김종규1,*
JongKyu Kim1,*
Received: Oct 06, 2021; Accepted: Nov 02, 2021
Published Online: Nov 30, 2021
Abatract
Traditionally, exercises for cancer survivors with lymphedema have been considered harmful. Nowadays, many studies support that both aerobic and resistance exercises do not increase the risk of lymphedema for breast cancer survivors nor aggravated postmastectomy lymphedema. There has been little evidence for lower-extremity lymphedema; however, there seem to be similar effects. With some precautions, including medical check-ups, skincare, compressive garments, and foot-cares, we can suggest exercises more actively to cancer survivors without lymphedema concerns.
Keywords: Lymphedema; Cancer Survivors; Exercise; Safety