Open AccessPhysical Activity and Lower Limb Lymphedema among Uterine Cancer Survivors
Author(s) -
Justin C. Brown,
Gabriella John,
Saya Segal,
Christina Chu,
Kathryn H. Schmitz
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e318299afd4
Subject(s) - medicine , confidence interval , lymphedema , odds ratio , uterine cancer , body mass index , cancer , physical therapy , gynecology , breast cancer
Physical activity (PA) is known to provide physical and mental health benefits to uterine cancer survivors. However, it is unknown if PA is associated with lower limb lymphedema (LLL), an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the lower limbs. Therefore, we sought to examine the association between PA and LLL in uterine cancer survivors, with a focus on walking.