Exercises for shoulder tightness after breast cancer surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of physical therapy exercises—one standard and one with a gentle pulling motion—to see which better improves shoulder movement and reduces the tight cords (axillary web syndrome) that can form after breast cancer surgery. It could help you regain easier arm and shoulder use.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between the ages of 30 and 60.
- You have been diagnosed with axillary web syndrome (cording) after breast cancer surgery.
- Your surgery was between 1 month and 2 years ago.
- You have limited shoulder movement on the side of your surgery.
- If you had radiation or chemotherapy, it must have finished at least 2 to 3 weeks before the study starts.
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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