Water-based exercise for upper and lower limb lymphedema treatment.

Abstract in brief

• Waterbased exercise shows promising benefits for people with upper and lower limb lymphedema, including improvements in limb strength, shoulder movement, pain levels, and quality of life, especially in the short term.
• Most of the studies reviewed focused on breast cancer-related lymphedema and reported positive outcomes, with some evidence of limb volume reduction and no significant adverse events.
• Although the evidence suggests potential for aquatic exercise in managing lymphedema, the overall research is limited, and more studies are needed to confirm long-term benefits and optimal treatment protocols.]