Nordic Walking as a physical exercise to be prescribed in patients with lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer
5 Apr 2025
This comprehensive article highlights Nordic Walking as an ideal physical activity for patients suffering from lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. The author presents a multidisciplinary approach where Nordic Walking is not only a preventive strategy, but also a therapeutic and maintenance tool. The paper outlines specific physiological benefits such as improved upper body strength, enhanced cardiopulmonary capacity, and stimulation of lymphatic circulation. Psychosocial advantages include improved mood, group integration, low perceived exertion, and high adherence potential. Nordic Walking is also praised for its low cost, environmental friendliness, and ease of integration into clinical care models. The article advocates for its formal inclusion in healthcare protocols as a complementary therapy, supported by certified instructors under medical supervision.
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