Effect of Resisted Deep Breathing and Myofascial Release in Postmastectomy
Combined Effect of Resisted Deep Breathing and Myofascial Release on Pain, Respiratory Efficiency, Chest Mobility and Lymph Edema in Postmastectomy
Riphah International University
48 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to determine the combined effect of resisted deep breathing and Myofascial release on pain, respiratory efficiency, chest mobility and lymph edema in Postmastectomy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Radiation therapy and chemotherapy was finished at least three months
- months after mastectomy for breast cancer being diagnosed without lymphedema or with stage 1 lymphedema
- Complete unilateral Mastectomy
- pain and having one or more of the following symptoms: heaviness, numbness, oppression, stiffness, alterations in the function, or mobility of the limited shoulder range of motion.
Exclusion Criteria7
- Presence of shoulder pathologies for which surgical indications exist
- Musculoskeletal injury in adjacent areas (shoulder or neck etc.)
- bilateral surgery for the treatment of breast cancer
- Bilateral lymphadenectomy
- Open wounds on upper limbs
- Circulatory disorders
- History of shoulder surgery for reasons other than breast cancer.
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Interventions
The total duration of treatment will be 12 weeks and there will be 2 sessions each week
The total duration of treatment will be 12 weeks and there will be 2 sessions each week
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NCT07576270