Effect of physical exercise on postoperative shoulder mobility and upper limb function in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The shoulder pain and reduced range of motion caused by breast cancer seriously affect the quality of life of women. Such persistent impairments can escalate into chronic pain, diminished muscle strength, lymphedema, and compromised cardiorespiratory health potentially culminating in permanent disability. This systematic review aims to evaluate how physical exercise impacts shoulder mobility and upper limb function in breast cancer patients post-surgery, examining various aspects of exercise such as type, intensity, duration, frequency, and intervention timing to determine the influence on outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across seven databases up to April 16, 2024. Two reviewers independently assessed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focu

SUBMITTER: Xu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399002 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature