Exercise program for post-mastectomy posture problems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a specific exercise program for women who have upper cross syndrome after a mastectomy. The program aims to improve posture and shoulder function, which can help with recovery and daily comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 65 years old.
- You have had a single mastectomy (breast removal) on one side—specifically the type called a modified radical mastectomy.
- You have been diagnosed with upper cross syndrome (muscle imbalance causing rounded shoulders and forward head posture).
- You do not have diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or a pacemaker.
- You do not have hearing problems, an acute illness like tuberculosis, a mental health condition, or a genetic disease.
- You have not had any other breast cancer surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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