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Individuals diagnosed with lymphedema can face physical, emotional, and psychosocial complications. Since lymphedema is a lifelong condition, symptom management is crucial to an individual’s daily routine and well-being. Aquatic therapy is an approach where individuals perform exercises in the water, and the characteristics of the water provide many benefits for lymphedema. The purpose of this capstone was to develop an aquatic-based exercise program for individuals with lymphedema to increase social participation and improve overall quality of life. Increasing the awareness of aquatic therapy for lymphedema can educate individuals and occupational therapists on another treatment option to help manage lymphedema symptoms.
Publication Date
Spring 4-26-2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Occupational therapy, Aquatic therapy, Lymphedema
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, Aquatic therapy, Lymphedema
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Bancroft, A., & Nelson, C. (2025, April 26). Aquatic Based Exercise for Adults with Lymphedema to Improve Quality of Life. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/21
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Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 25, 2025