A pilot study evaluating the effect of early physical therapy on pain and disabilities after breast cancer surgery: Prospective randomized control trail.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Morbidity of the shoulders after breast cancer (BC) surgery is a common side effect that includes; persistent pain, function limitation, and decreased range of motion (ROM). This study examines the effect of early physical therapy (PT) and patient's education on these morbidities.

Methods

A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted at a single medical center from October 2018 until April 2019. Women scheduled for breast cancer surgery were divided into intervention or control as standard care. The intervention included a PT treatment that included exercise instructions from the first postoperative day. Pain levels, upper limb function, ROM, and complications were measured.

Results

The study includes 157 women (mean age, 52.2 ± 12.9). Early PT red

SUBMITTER: Klein I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8342784 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature