The Effect of Hand Exercises on Upper Limb Volume, Quality of Life, and Hand Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
The Effect of Hand Mobility and Grip Strengthening Exercises on Upper Limb Volume, Quality of Life, and Hand Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Texas Woman's University
50 participants
Oct 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of simple hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises to the usual care for upper extremity lymphedema will reduce limb volume and improve the quality of life, hand dexterity, and grip strength for those experiencing breast cancer-related lymphedema. Researchers will compare those receiving the usual treatment to those receiving the usual treatment plus hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises.
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Interventions
Addition of hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises to the usual care for breast cancer-related lymphedema to assess changes in limb volume, quality of life, and hand function.
Manual lymphatic drainage, compression, exercise, skin hygiene.
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NCT05983380