Compression Using exercise classes to reduce arm lymphoedema
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Medical Center and Lymphoedema Therapist, Private Physical Therapy Clinic, Hadera, Israel; Tamar Jacob is Head of Physical Therapy Department, Ariel University Center of Samaria, Ariel, Israel Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) of the arm is a common sequel to breast cancer treatment (Williams, 2005). The diagnosis of lymphoedema can be devastating to patients as it has far-reaching consequences and is a constant reminder of their breast cancer (Weiss and Spray, 2002; Radina and Armer, 2004; Fu et al, 2009). anxiety, poor self-image, reduced selfesteem and distress (Armer and Fu, 2005; Armer and Heckathorn, 2005; Pyszel et al, 2006; Preira de Godoy and da Silva, 2007).
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