Systematic review of aquatic therapeutic exercise efficacy in breast cancer survivors.

Elena Muñoz-Gómez Anna Arnal-GómezAlba López CascónGemma Victoria Espí-López

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

Aquatic therapeutic exercise is an effective strategy for improving fatigue, pain, and quality of life in breast cancer survivors, although the effects on lymphedema remain uncertain. Participants showed high adherence to treatment and no adverse effects after intervention were reported.

Keyphrases

systematic review
high intensity
risk assessment
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
chronic pain
meta analyses
resistance training
neuropathic pain
sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy
body composition
glycemic control