Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises on Patients Developing Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Sener H. O., Malkoc M., Ergin G., KARADİBAK D., YAVUZŞEN T.

JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH, vol.13, no.1, pp.16-22, 2017 (ESCI, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/tjbh.2016.3136
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-22
  • Keywords: Lymphedema, clinical Pilates, breast cancer, physiotherapy, Combined Decongestive Therapy
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of clinical Pilates exercises with those of the standard lymphedema exercises on lymphedema developing after breast cancer treatment.