Effect of 8 Weeks of Aquatic Exercise on Range of Motion of Shoulder Joint, Pain Threshold and Shoulder Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Patients

e23129 Background: AI therapy causes joint pain in up to half of women, and up to 20% become non-compliant with treatment due to pain and discomfort. This pilot study investigated the efficacy of sukshma vyayama in improving AI-induced joint pain and evaluated the feasibility of delivering the intervention on Facebook. Methods: Breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with AI's with self-reported arthralgia were recruited via an IRB-approved announcement posted in two closed breast cancer support groups on Facebook to participate in a yoga study delivered on Facebook. Participants completed BPI, DASH, PRAI and WOMAC questionnaires before and after the study. Intervention consisted of 12 joint loosening exercises performed in a chair, once daily for 12 minutes, Monday-Friday for 4 weeks. Asynchronous video demonstrations were available in a secret Facebook group and viewing confirmed by typing "done" (time-stamped) in comments. Results: 200 women responded. 38 met the inclusion criteria/consent, 26 completed the online consent, interventions and pre/post questionnaires. Paired simple t tests results showed significant (P < 0.05) improvement in all the pain measures and quality of life parameters after yoga intervention compared to baseline. Conclusions: This study provides the first evidence that it is feasible to teach sukshma vyayama to patients on Facebook and that the intervention significantly improves AI-induced arthralgia. Teaching yoga via social media may provide better access to this therapeutic modality to patients at all points in the cancer care continuum globally. [Table: see text]

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Effect of Occupational Therapy Intervention on Shoulder Range of Motion, Pain and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

Journal of the Korea Entertainment Industry Association ◽

10.21184/jkeia.2018.1.12.1.185 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 185-194

Author(s):

Hye-Mi Kim ◽

Myung-Hwa Oh

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽

Occupational Therapy Intervention ◽

Shoulder Range ◽

Therapy Intervention

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Physiotherapy Management of Post-Operative Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice ◽

10.46743/1540-580x/2014.1503 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Dragana Cepmja ◽

Katherine Maka

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Glenohumeral Joint ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Treatment Interventions ◽

Joint Range Of Motion ◽

Frequency Of Use ◽

Joint Range ◽

Sydney Australia

Purpose: Post-operative breast cancer patients receive physiotherapy to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and increase strength. The aim of this study was to provide qualitative information about which techniques are utilised by physiotherapists in the management of post-operative breast cancer patients in a hospital physiotherapy outpatient department setting in Western Sydney, Australia. Method: Common interventions were listed on a survey and physiotherapists were asked to select which treatment interventions they used and the frequency of use. Results: A total of 20 surveys were completed out of 25 disseminated. The most commonly used intervention was stretches with 100% of respondents using stretches frequently. This was followed by range of motion exercises with 95% using this intervention frequently. General arm care advice and postural education were frequently utilised by 80% of respondents. Conclusions: The most common physiotherapy interventions used in the management of post-operative breast cancer patients were shoulder stretches, glenohumeral joint range of motion exercises, general arm care advice, and postural education.

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A Study Protocol on the Effectiveness of Post Mastectomy Exercises in Breast Cancer Patients on Reduction of Lymphedema and Improving Range of Motion among Patients Undergone Mastectomy

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i52a33559 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 71-75

Author(s):

Amruta Kothe ◽

Ruchira Ankar

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Demographic Variable ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Limited Range ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Limited Range Of Motion ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Women's Lives

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the world and it is a major stressor in women's lives. Breast cancer cases are increasing in both rural and urban settings. Mastectomy is a procedure that removes the breast to prevent cancer cells from returning. Many complications can develop after a mastectomy but lymphedema and limited range of motion are the most prevalent. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of post mastectomy exercises in breast cancer patients on reduction of lymphedema and improving range of motion among patients undergone mastectomy. Objectives: To assess pre interventional level of lymphedema among patients undergone mastectomy. To assess pre interventional range of motion among patients undergone mastectomy. To evaluate the effectiveness of post mastectomy exercises in reducing lymphedema among patients undergone mastectomy To evaluate the effectiveness of post mastectomy exercises in improving range of motion among patients undergone mastectomy. To associate demographic variable with post mastectomy exercises. To associate correlation of post mastectomy exercise with lymphedema and range of motion. Methodology: A pre interventional one group pretest posttest design would be adopted to assess the effectiveness of post mastectomy exercises in breast cancer patients on reduction of lymphedema and improving range of motion among patients undergone mastectomy. In this study interventional analytical study will be used. Purposive sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The study will include 30 patients undergone mastectomy will be assessed by using American lymphology lymphedema scale and Elvaru STJ (Subtalar joint) range of motion and range of motion reliability tool with the help of inch tape and goniometer and then post mastectomy exercises will be teach by researcher as intervention. Expected Results: The goal of this study is to see how effective post-mastectomy exercises are at reducing lymphedema and improving range of motion in breast cancer patients who had undergone mastectomy. Teaching post-mastectomy exercises can help the respondents reduce lymphedema and improve their range of motion.

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