New hope for chronic pain: study tests Hands-On therapy vs. exercise for breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT02735668
Summary
This study aimed to find the best physical therapy approach for women experiencing long-term shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment. Researchers compared three methods: a comprehensive hands-on therapy, targeted shoulder blade exercises, and general shoulder exercises. They measured which approach most effectively reduced pain and improved movement and quality of life for the 90 participants.
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Teacher care and research in physiotherapy Unit. Department of Physiotherapy. University of Alcala.
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28871, Spain
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