Shoulder therapy for recovery after breast reconstruction
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two physical therapy techniques—scapular (shoulder blade) mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (a stretching method)—to improve shoulder function and reduce pain after breast reconstruction surgery. It may help you regain better shoulder movement and ease discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 40 and 55 years old.
- You had breast reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi flap method (a surgery that uses back muscle to rebuild the breast).
- You have shoulder pain and limited movement that affects your daily activities, and the pain is moderate or severe.
- You are starting the treatment program 3 to 4 weeks after your surgery.
- You do not have other shoulder problems (like rotator cuff tears or frozen shoulder), injuries to the arm or neck, or uncontrolled diabetes.
Quick eligibility check
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