The Effect of Wearable Vibration Therapy on Shoulder Functionality in Individuals Receiving Adjuvant Radiotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery

The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of vibration therapy to be applied to patients undergoing breast cancer surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy on upper extremity joint range of motion, muscle strength, grip strength, pain, functionality, and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:Diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing breast-conserving surgery or having a total mastectomy and undergoing axillary lymph node dissection during surgeryCases that will start radiotherapy after surgeryBeing over 18 years oldAbsence of limitation in shoulder joint range of motion in preoperative evaluations.No speech and hearing problemsVolunteering of the patients included in the studyExclusion Criteria:Having previously undergone ipsilateral or contralateral breast cancer surgeryPresence of active or metastatic cancer focusPresence of a neurological disease or orthopedic surgery affecting upper extremity functionalityCarrying a pacemakerPresence of infection and open woundFinding a post-surgical drainCases with mental and cooperation problems