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  • Compression use during an exercise intervention and associated changes in breast cancer-related lymphedema

    Author(s)
    Singh, Ben
    Buchan, Jena
    Box, Robyn
    Janda, Monika
    Peake, Jonathan
    Purcell, Amanda
    Reul-Hirche, Hildegard
    Hayes, Sandra C
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Hayes, Sandi C.
    Reul-Hirche, Hildegard M.
    Buchan, Jena K.
    Year published
    2016
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    Abstract
    Aim: This study assessed the association between compression use and changes in lymphedema observed in women with breast cancer–related lymphedema who completed a 12-week exercise intervention. Methods: This work uses data collected from a 12 week exercise trial, whereby women were randomly allocated into either aerobic-based only (n = 21) or resistance-based only (n = 20) exercise. Compression use during the trial was at the participants discretion. Differences in lymphedema (measured by lymphedema index [L-Dex] score and interlimb circumference difference [%]) and associated symptoms between those who wore, and did not ...
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    Aim: This study assessed the association between compression use and changes in lymphedema observed in women with breast cancer–related lymphedema who completed a 12-week exercise intervention. Methods: This work uses data collected from a 12 week exercise trial, whereby women were randomly allocated into either aerobic-based only (n = 21) or resistance-based only (n = 20) exercise. Compression use during the trial was at the participants discretion. Differences in lymphedema (measured by lymphedema index [L-Dex] score and interlimb circumference difference [%]) and associated symptoms between those who wore, and did not wear compression during the 12-week intervention were assessed. We also explored participants’ reasons surrounding compression during exercise. Results: No significant interaction effect between time and compression use for lymphedema was observed. There was no difference between groups over time in the number or severity of lymphedema symptoms. Irrespective of compression use, there were trends for reductions in the proportion of women reporting severe symptoms, but lymphedema status did not change. Individual reasons for the use of compression, or lack thereof, varied markedly. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated an absence of a positive or negative effect from compression use during exercise on lymphedema. Current and previous findings suggest the clinical recommendation that garments must be worn during exercise is questionable, and its application requires an individualized approach.
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    Journal Title
    Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology
    Volume
    12
    Issue
    3
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1111/ajco.12471
    Subject
    Oncology and carcinogenesis
    Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified
    Clinical sciences
    Allied health and rehabilitation science not elsewhere classified
    Science & Technology
    Life Sciences & Biomedicine
    aerobic exercise
    breast cancer
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/388082
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