Table 2 Level and type of physical activity and comorbidities in women with lipedema
From: Quality of life, its factors, and sociodemographic characteristics of Polish women with lipedema
Variable | Value |
|---|---|
Level of physical activity (weekly), N (%) | |
More than 3 h weekly | 27 (27.6) |
1 to 3 h weekly | 34 (34.6) |
Less than 1 h weekly | 29 (29.6) |
No | 8 (8.2) |
Type of physical activity, N (%) | |
Walking | 46 (46.9) |
Cycling | 9 (9.2) |
Aerobic exercise | 5 (5.1) |
Gym | 8 (8.2) |
Running | 4 (4.1) |
Yoga | 2 (2) |
Aquatic exercise/swimming | 3 (3) |
Other | 16 (16.3) |
No | 5 (5.1) |
Comorbidities (self-reported), N (%) | |
Hypothyroidism | 31 (31.6) |
Lymphedema | 30 (30.6) |
Venous insufficiency | 20 (20.4) |
Arthritis | 20 (20.4) |
Insulin resistance | 13 (13.3) |
Hypertension | 4 (4.1) |
Polycystic ovary syndrome | 5 (5.1) |
Irritable bowel syndrome | 4 (4.1) |
Fibromyalgia | 4 (4.1) |
None | 18 (18.4) |