Exercise-based interventions for postoperative rehabilitation in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on pain, lymphoedema, shoulder joint range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and quality of life in postoperative breast cancer patients, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO (CRD420251045309). A thorough search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of exercise on postoperative recovery in breast cancer patients. Data on pain, lymphoedema, ROM, muscle strength, and quality of life were extracted and analyzed using RevMan 5.4 software. The results were synthesized using weighted me

SUBMITTER: Xue T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12384885 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature