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Recruiting NCT07576270

Effect of Resisted Deep Breathing and Myofascial Release in Postmastectomy

Conditions: Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Sex: Female
Ages: 45 Years – 64 Years
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 48
Sponsor: Riphah International University

Location: Riphah medical center Lahore Punjab Province

Summary

This study aims to determine the combined effect of resisted deep breathing and Myofascial release on pain, respiratory efficiency, chest mobility and lymph edema in Postmastectomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Radiation therapy and chemotherapy was finished at least three months * 6 months after mastectomy for breast cancer being diagnosed without lymphedema or with stage 1 lymphedema * Complete unilateral Mastectomy * pain and having one or more of the following symptoms: heaviness, numbness, oppression, stiffness, alterations in the function, or mobility of the limited shoulder range of motion. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of shoulder pathologies for which surgical indications exist * Musculoskeletal injury in adjacent areas (shoulder or neck etc.) * bilateral surgery for the treatment of breast cancer * Bilateral lymphadenectomy * Open wounds on upper limbs * Circulatory disorders * History of shoulder surgery for reasons other than breast cancer.

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