Effects of Clinical Pilates and Yoga Training in Lymphedema

"The yoga classes included a progression of low-impact, modified poses, stretching and isometric exercises focused on the shoulders, arms, and chest, and meditation. Breathing and poses to drain the lymphatic system were incorporated throughout the yoga practice to assist with lymphatic flow.~Exercises: sitting down badrasana, ardha navasana, dhanurasan, setu bandhasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Urdhvamukha Svanasana, Virabhadrasana, Warrior Virasana, Supta Virasana, Surya Namaskar, Mayurasana, Padmasana, Bharadvajasana."

"before starting the clinical Pilates exercise program, the patients were trained on Pilates exercises and postures. During training, the patients were taught how to create lumbopelvic stability (core stabilization), which is the basis for Pilates exercises, and spinal stabilization and appropriate posture techniques.~Exercises: cork screw, toy soldier, kleopatra, the saw,breast stroke preparation, swimming, diamond press - arm openings, scapula isolations, open book, scissors, shoulder bridge."

Only educational booklets will be given to the control group