This study will be conducted with women diagnosed with lipedema who were referred to the Lymphedema Rehabilitation Unit of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences for physiotherapy recommendations, and with healthy controls with similar characteristics. Demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals meeting the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study will be recorded. Based on patient statements, factors limiting physical activity due to lipedema, and experiences during and after exercise will be recorded. Additionally, individuals' exercise behavior will be assessed using the Stages of Exercise Behavior Change Questionnaire, their physical activity level using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, and their physical activity barriers using the Self-Perceived Barriers for Physical Activity Questionnaire Data obtained from patient statements, scales, and questionnaires will be compared.
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Physical Activity Level
Timeframe: Baseline
Physical Activity Barriers
Timeframe: Baseline
Exercise Behavior Status
Timeframe: baseline
Physical Activity and Exercise-Related Experiences and Barriers Related to Lipedema
Timeframe: baseline