Breast cancer-related lymphedema: Symptoms, diagnosis, risk reduction, and management

Table 2 General exercise guidelines for breast cancer survivors

	Suitability
	Survivors at-risk for Lymphedema	Survivors with Lymphedema
(1) Initiate exercise at lower intensity gradually increasing intensity as tolerated, monitoring the affected limb for signs and symptoms of lymphedema	Yes	Yes
(2) Walking, swimming, cycling and low impact aerobics are recommended.	Yes	Yes
(3) Modify physical exercise to reduce the risk of trauma and injury. Exercise to the extent that the affected body part is not sored or fatigued	Yes	Yes
(4) Flexibility exercises should be performed to maintain range of movement	Yes	Yes
(5) Appropriate warming up and cooling down should be implemented as part of exercise regime	Yes	Yes
(6) Compression garments should be worn during exercise	Not established	Yes