RT Journal Article
T1 The Role of Physical Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Lipedema: A Consensus Statement from the Italian Society of Motor and Sports Sciences (Società Italiana di Scienze Motorie e Sportive, SISMeS) and the Italian Society of Phlebology (Società Italiana di Flebologia, SIF)
A1 Annunziata, Giuseppe
A1 Paoli, Antonio
A1 Manzi, Vincenzo
A1 Camajani, Elisabetta
A1 Laterza, Francesco
A1 Verde, Ludovica
A1 Capó Fiol, Xavier
A1 Padua, Elvira
A1 Bianco, Antonino
A1 Carraro, Attilio
A1 Di Baldassarre, Angela
A1 Guidetti, Laura
A1 Marcora, Samuele Maria
A1 Orrù, Stefania
A1 Tessitore, Antonio
A1 Di Mitri, Roberto
A1 Auletta, Lucia
A1 Piantadosi, Angela
A1 Bellisi, Mario
A1 Palmeri, Edmondo
A1 Savastano, Silvia
A1 Colao, Annamaria
A1 Caprio, Massimiliano
A1 Muscogiuri, Giovanna
A1 Barrea, Luigi
AB This consensus statement from the Italian Society of Motor and Sports Sciences (Società Italiana di Scienze Motorie e Sportive, SISMeS) and the Italian Society of Phlebology (Società Italiana di Flebologia, SIF) provides the official view on the role of exercise as a non-pharmacological approach in lipedema. In detail, this consensus statement SISMeS - SIF aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lipedema, focusing, in particular, on the role played by physical exercise (PE) in the management of its clinical features.Lipedema is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. It is often misdiagnosed as obesity, despite presenting distinct pathological mechanisms. Indeed, recent evidence has reported differences in adipose tissue histology, metabolomic profiles, and gene polymorphisms associated with this condition, adding new pieces to the complex puzzle of lipedema pathophysiology. Although by definition lipedema is a condition resistant to diet and PE, the latter emerges for its key role in the management of lipedema, contributing to multiple benefits, including improvements in mitochondrial function, lymphatic drainage, and reduction of inflammation. Various types of exercise, such as aquatic exercises and strength training, have been shown to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with lipedema. However, standardized guidelines for PE prescription and long-term management of patients with lipedema are lacking, highlighting the need for recommendations and further research in this area in order to optimise therapeutic strategies.
PB Springer
YR 2024
FD 2024-07-03
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/20640
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/20640
LA eng
NO Annunziata G, Paoli A, Manzi V, Camajani E, Laterza F, Verde L, et al. The Role of Physical Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Lipedema: A Consensus Statement from the Italian Society of Motor and Sports Sciences (Società Italiana di Scienze Motorie e Sportive, SISMeS) and the Italian Society of Phlebology (Società It. Curr Obes Rep. 2024 Jul 3.
DS Docusalut
RD 21 jul. 2026