Preventing lower limb lymphedema after pelvic lymphadenectomy with progressive resistance exercise training: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a self-designed progressive resistance exercise training program for preventing the development of lower limb lymphedema.

Methods

An open-label randomized controlled trial was conducted in patients who underwent radical surgery for cervical cancer treatment in our department between October 7, 2019, and October 7, 2021. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: progressive resistance exercise training, graduated compression stocking, and control group.

Results

A total of 267 patients were enrolled (89 in each group). The incidence of lower limb lymphedema was 9.0% (n = 8) in the progressive resistance exercise training group, 28.1% (n = 25) in the graduated compression stocking gr

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10770521 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature