Effects of exercise program for patients with lower limb lymphedema: a randomized controlled trial

INTERVENTION: Participants engaged in a three‐month resistance exercise program in addition to the usual Complete Decongestive Therapy. The resistance exercise program consisted of stretching, resistance exercise, and cooling down. Participants performed only the usual Complete Decongestive Therapy. CONDITION: lymphedema PRIMARY OUTCOME: lower‐limb circumference, Health‐Related Quality of Life SECONDARY OUTCOME: muscle mass, muscle strength, walking status (speed, walking stride, balance) INCLUSION CRITERIA: The participant inclusion criteria included (1) having undergone intrapelvic lymph node dissection, and (2) ISL stage II or III.