Exercise after mastectomy to help shoulder movement
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This trial tests if special exercises to strengthen shoulder blade muscles can improve how your shoulder works after mastectomy. It may help if you have had trouble moving your shoulder for 3 to 4 months after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have had a mastectomy.
- You are between 35 and 55 years old.
- You have shoulder problems (like stiffness or pain) that started 3 to 4 months after your mastectomy.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, a history of injury or surgery on the same shoulder, or nerve problems like stroke or Parkinson's disease.
- You are not diabetic.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the trial.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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