Phlebologie 2019; 48(03): 182-186
DOI: 10.1055/a-0839-6346
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Effect of aqua-cycling as exercise therapy in the diagnosis of lipedema

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R. Burger
1   Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Science
,
M. Jung
2   Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Science
,
J. Becker
2   Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Science
,
J. Krominus
2   Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Science
,
M. Lampe
2   Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Science
,
J. Kleinschmidt
3   AquaFitnessClub, Hanau
,
B. Kleinschmidt
3   AquaFitnessClub, Hanau
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26 April 2018

22 January 2019

Publication Date:
11 April 2019 (online)

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Abstract

In the following overview, the general advantages of movement interventions in water, within the physical therapy options, in the diagnosis of lip- and lymphoedema are addressed. Due to positive experiences in patients with lymphoedema, case reports concerning the use of aqua cycling in lipoedema are presented, which should trigger further investigations.