Trapezius muscle changes after physiotherapy in oral cancer
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether physical therapy can help improve shoulder muscle movement in people recently treated for oral cancer. It focuses on patients with scapular dyskinesis, a condition where the shoulder blade doesn't move properly.
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Who can take part
- Newly diagnosed with oral cancer and have scapular dyskinesis (abnormal shoulder blade movement)
- Had neck dissection surgery within the last 3 months
- Able to follow instructions and attend physical therapy sessions
- Able to understand and sign the consent form
- Between 20 and 65 years old
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