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The Influence of 4 wks Complex Therapeutic Exercises on Visual Analog Scale of Pain and Range of Motion for Middle-Aged Women with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

  • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
  • 2013, 8(2), pp.153-161
  • Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy

Lee Byung-ki 1 Lee jaesub 2 TaeSoo Kim 3

1대원대학교
2가톨릭대학교 인천성모병원
3고려대학교

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ABSTRACT

Purpose:This study aimed to investigate the effect of complex theraputic exercise on visual analog scale of pain, shoulder’ range of motion for middle-aged women with breast cancer related lymphedema. Methods:The 14 middle-aged women involved voluntary in this study and then they were divided into two groups(n =7 per group). The complex exercise program was implemented over 4 weeks, 60 minutes per day, with 3 types of exercise for stimulation whereas the control group was performed a classical decongestive physiotherapy in a same day. For data analysis, the mean and standard deviation were estimated; 2 way repeated measures ANOVA was carried out. Results:First, The level of VAS was significantly reduced on time, interaction effect in the group. Second, most factors of ROM were significantly increased on time, interaction effect whereas extension was not significantly increased. Conclusion:In conclusion, Our results showed that complex therapeutic exercise could improve or maintain VAS and ROM of shoulder joint for middle-aged women with breast cancer related lymphedema.

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