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Is it safe and efficacious for women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer to lift heavy weights during exercise: A randomised controlled trial
Cormie, Prue Pumpa, Kate Galvao, Daniel A. Turner, Elizabeth Spry, Nigel A. Saunders, Christobel Zissiadis, Yvonne Newton, Robert U.
Cormie, Prue
Pumpa, Kate
Galvao, Daniel A.
Turner, Elizabeth
Spry, Nigel A.
Saunders, Christobel
Zissiadis, Yvonne
Newton, Robert U.
Abstract
Resistance exercise has great potential to aid in the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL); however, little is known regarding optimal exercise prescription. The pervasive view is that resistance exercise with heavy loads may be contraindicated, disregarding the dose–response relationship that exists between the load utilised in resistance exercise and the magnitude of structural and functional improvements. No previous research has examined various resistance exercise prescriptions for the management of BCRL. This study compared the effects of high load and low load resistance exercise on the extent of swelling, severity of symptoms, physical function and quality of life in women with BCRL.
Keywords
Resistance exercise, Weight-lifting, Lymphedema Breast cancer, Dose–response relationship
Date
2013
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Book
Volume
7
Issue
3
Page Range
413-424
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ACU Department
Centre for Exercise and Nutrition
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Controlled