Objective This study aims to analyse the effect of an intervention with belly dance or mat
Pilates on range of motion, self-esteem and depressive symptoms in women with breast …

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in female patients in developed
countries. Recent articles indicate that one-sided mastectomy or minor breast surgery to …

Embodiment describes the sense of one's own body, encompassing dimensions of being,
having, and using a body. Regarding breast reconstruction, embodiment can be understood …

The purpose of the study is to analyze the effects of a mat Pilates intervention on the postural
alignment and balance of breast cancer women receiving hormone therapy. A two-arm …

Background The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is used in cases of immediate breast
reconstruction after total or partial mastectomy. However, studies on the effect of unilateral …

Background: The latissimus dorsi muscle originates from the lower thoracic spine with broad
attachment and plays a subsidiary role in spinal postural stability. The authors investigated …

BACKGROUND: Upper limb lymphedema is one of the complications following breast
cancer-related surgery. It is a fact that there are alterations in posture of the trunk following …

Background and objectives: Surgery is the primary and most effective treatment of breast
cancer. Unilateral mastectomy disrupts the distribution of muscle tension between the right …

Most women who have had a mastectomy and have not opted for breast reconstruction
choose to use an external breast prosthesis. This study aimed to assess the impacts of …

Background Post-mastectomy changes vertebral column alignment. There is limited data
assessing spine curvature after breast reconstruction. In this study, the effects of delayed …