Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Improves Shoulder Function in Women Who Are Overweight or Obese and Have Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse upper limb musculoskeletal effects occur after surgical procedures and radiotherapy for breast cancer and can interfere with activities of daily living.

Objective

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of a 16-week exercise intervention on shoulder function in women who are overweight or obese and have breast cancer.

Design

This study was a randomized controlled trial.

Setting

The study was performed at the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California.

Participants

One hundred women with breast cancer were randomly allocated to exercise or usual-care groups. The mean (SD) age of the women was 53.5 (10.4) years, 55% were Hispanic white, and their mean (SD) body mass index was 3

SUBMITTER: Sweeney FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6821226 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature