Prevention of breast cancer-related lymphedema by progressive resistance training – a long-term follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• Evaluate the effectiveness of progressive resistance training as a prevention strategy for breast cancer-related lymphedema.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Participants engaged in early progressive resistance training
• Long-term follow-up assessments conducted
• Progressive resistance training shown to be safe for participants
• Evidence suggests reduced incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema
• Participants experienced improved physical rehabilitation outcomes over time