Water vs land exercise for lipedema in women
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This study compares two types of exercise—one in water and one on land—to see which may work better for women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup in the legs and arms. The goal is to find out if water-based exercise offers any extra benefits, like reduced pain or swelling, compared with standard land-based exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with a lipedema diagnosis for at least 5 years
- Your lipedema is stage 2 or 3, and type 2 or 3
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40
- You can walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker
- Your doctor has cleared you for moderate exercise in water and on land
- You cannot have certain other conditions (like heart failure, pacemaker, active cancer, or recent surgery)
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