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Physical exercise in prevention and treatment of breast cancer lymphedema: a sy...
Marques, Maria Beatriz; Marques, Maria Beatriz; Neto, Carla Martinho; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntroduction – The number of women who have survived breast cancer treatments has increased in the last years with the improvements in therapies and techniques. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the response to these women. Evidence suggests this treatment causes fatigue, pain, poor quality of life, less arm range of motion, and lymphedema. Evidence also indicates that physical exercise (PE) improves the q...
O papel do exercício físico na prevenção e tratamento do linfedema secundário p...
Marques, Maria Beatriz; Neto, Carla Martinho; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntrodução – O número de mulheres sobreviventes de cancro de mama tem vindo a aumentar, constatando-se um elevado número de mulheres com sequelas das várias terapias oncológicas realizadas, entre as quais se destaca o linfedema, que pode comprometer a funcionalidade do membro superior e afetar significativamente a qualidade de vida. Vários estudos indicam que o exercício físico (EF) tem um efeito benéfico ao ní...
Female breast cancer survivors: how can physical activity and grip strength imp...
Duarte, Alice Ralheta; Neto, Carla Martinho; Prates, Leonor; Lobo, Pablo; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Over the past few years there has been an increase in the number of breast cancer survivors, which implies living with the chronic implications resulting from the treatment. These complications harm the function, participation, and quality of life of this population. The development of lymphedema (LE) is one of the main complications and concerns that arise from breast cancer treatment and therefo...
Exploring the influence of physical activity on lymphedema development in femal...
Duarte, Alice Ralheta; Neto, Carla Martinho; Prates, Leonor; Tomás, Maria TeresaIn recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of breast cancer survivors, highlighting the advancements in treatment and care. However, the presence of cancer treatment side effects, such as lymphedema (LE), significantly affects the function, active participation, and overall quality of life of these individuals. It is imperative, therefore, to gain a deeper understanding of the most effective s...