Muscle therapy for cording after breast cancer surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of physical therapy for women with axillary web syndrome (cording) after breast cancer surgery. It compares muscle energy techniques with and without a gentle pulling motion (manual axial distraction) to see which better improves shoulder movement and reduces discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with axillary web syndrome (cording) after breast cancer surgery.
- You are a woman between 30 and 60 years old.
- Your breast cancer surgery was between 1 month and 2 years ago.
- You have limited shoulder movement on the side of your surgery.
- You have finished any radiation or chemotherapy at least 2 to 3 weeks ago.
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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