Another systematic review has been published saying the exercise won't make lymphedema worse, and that it
may
help. However, there's nothing out there that actually says exercise
will make it better. In fact, there's nothing out there at all that says
anything will make lymphedema better (gentle exercise and massage are
recommended, but they really have no idea if these actually work, and I
can tell you from my own patients, it's hit or miss from one day to the
next).
I've got a couple ideas on potential actual
fixes for lymphedema. I've been talking with my patients, physios, and
nurses to get all my thoughts together. I'll put them up when I have
something more concrete.
Exercise in patients with lymphedema: a systematic review of the contemporary literature.
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