Physical therapy before breast reconstruction surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if starting physical therapy and gentle shoulder exercises before surgery can reduce shoulder pain and improve mobility after a specific type of breast reconstruction using a back muscle flap.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for breast reconstruction using your latissimus dorsi (a back muscle) after breast cancer
- You do not have a pre-existing shoulder problem (like arthritis or a torn rotator cuff) that limits your shoulder function
- You are willing to start physical therapy and use a gentle shoulder-stimulation device before surgery
- You can understand French and are covered by French social security
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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