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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 9, Issue 2, 2022
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Title
EXERCISES TO PREVENT ARM DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN FOLLOWING MASTECTOMY WITH AXILLARY LYMPH NODE DISSECTION
Author
Sheeba Wiselin C1 and S.Kalavathy2
Email
sheebawiselin@gmail.com
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Mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Abstract
Mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are common treatment for breast cancer. The whole breast or part of the breast, lymph nodes, muscles may be removed during surgery. The extent of surgery depends upon the spread of cancer. Upper-limb dysfunction is commonly reported as a side effect of breast cancer treatment and may include one or more of the following impairments: decreased shoulder range of motion and strength, pain and lymphedema. Exercise intervention include a range of rehabilitative exercises aimed at preventing minimizing or improving shoulder ROM, Upper- limb strength and function, pain and lymphedema. Early detection of arm dysfunction and the preventive measures helps to optimize function of the upper limb in order to perform a physical activity or task and improve the quality of life
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