Exercise for the patient after breast cancer surgery

DJ Wilson - Seminars in oncology nursing, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To describe how mobilization stretches and exercise decrease shoulder
impairments, a complication related to breast cancer surgery, thus improving quality of life …

Effect of exercise on rehabilitation of breast cancer surgery patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Y Lin, Y Chen, R Liu, B Cao - Nursing open, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To determine the effective exercise methods for different complications of breast cancer
patients after surgery. Design Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Methods A …

Resistance and stretching shoulder exercises early following axillary surgery for breast cancer

S Kilbreath, K Refshauge, J Beith… - Rehabilitation …, 2006 - search.proquest.com
Context: Upper limb impairments are still common following surgery for breast cancer,
indicating that current management is not adequate. Objective: To determine the efficacy of …

The role of physical therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with mastectomy and breast reconstruction

MB McAnaw, KW Harris - Breast disease, 2002 - content.iospress.com
Women faced with breast cancer may develop musculoskeletal impairments following
mastectomy and breast reconstruction. The purpose of this review is to highlight physical …

A randomized trial of exercise on well-being and function following breast cancer surgery: the RESTORE trial

RT Anderson, GG Kimmick, TP McCoy… - Journal of cancer …, 2012 - Springer
Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect of a moderate, tailored exercise program
on health-related quality of life, physical function, and arm volume in women receiving …

Progressive resistance training and stretching following surgery for breast cancer: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

SL Kilbreath, KM Refshauge, JM Beith, LC Ward… - BMC cancer, 2006 - Springer
Background Currently 1 in 11 women over the age of 60 in Australia are diagnosed with
breast cancer. Following treatment, most breast cancer patients are left with shoulder and …

[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of exercise effects on health outcomes in women with breast cancer

C Chung, S Lee, S Hwang, EH Park - Asian Nursing Research, 2013 - Elsevier
Purpose Exercise is commonly recommended to women after breast cancer surgery, yet it is
difficult for patients and health professionals to adopt safe and beneficial types and modes of …

Pectoral stretching program for women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer

TS Lee, SL Kilbreath, KM Refshauge… - Breast cancer research …, 2007 - Springer
Surgery and radiotherapy commonly cause adverse musculoskeletal problems, particularly
loss of strength and range of motion, in the upper quadrant of breast cancer patients. Few …

Upper limb progressive resistance training and stretching exercises following surgery for early breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial

SL Kilbreath, KM Refshauge, JM Beith, LC Ward… - Breast cancer research …, 2012 - Springer
The aim of this study was to determine whether an exercise program, commencing 4–6
weeks post-operatively, reduces upper limb impairments in women treated for early breast …

Self-reported exercise during breast cancer treatment: results of a national survey

LM Bernardo, KL Abt, D Ren, C Bender - Cancer nursing, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background: Exercise during treatment for early-stage breast cancer is helpful to mitigate
fatigue and promote health. Little is known about the experiences of and preferences for …