Exercise Interventions for upper limb dysfunction due to breast cancer surgery

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

“…Notably, introduction to resistance training in the post-operative period did not precipitate lymphedema. The findings from our study contrast with those from a systematic review that examined exercise interventions for prevention of arm impairment [2]. In the review, differences between the intervention and the control groups were more marked than in this study.…”

“…Strengthening of the muscles about the shoulder has not typically been part of interventions at the early post-operative stage [2]. Interventions for the shoulder around the time of surgery have generally been low intensity, involving stretching, active-assisted, and active elevation of the arm without resistance [10,38].…”

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

“…Notably, introduction to resistance training in the post-operative period did not precipitate lymphedema. The findings from our study contrast with those from a systematic review that examined exercise interventions for prevention of arm impairment [2]. In the review, differences between the intervention and the control groups were more marked than in this study.…”

“…Strengthening of the muscles about the shoulder has not typically been part of interventions at the early post-operative stage [2]. Interventions for the shoulder around the time of surgery have generally been low intensity, involving stretching, active-assisted, and active elevation of the arm without resistance [10,38].…”

Self-reported side effects of breast cancer treatment: a cross-sectional study of incidence, associations, and the influence of exercise

“…Previous research has confirmed that exercise can reduce the burden of some side-effects of breast cancer treatment such as fatigue and pain [6], as well as have positive effects on physical function, physical capacity, and muscular fitness, during and after cancer treatment [12][13][14]. Confirming our second hypothesis, women who were insufficiently active were more likely to experience a range of side-effects, including shoulder limitations, muscular chest wall pain, weight gain, lymphedema or breathlessness.…”

Global burden of female breast cancer and its association with socioeconomic development status, 1990–2044

“… 31 This indicates that the survival rate of FBC is improving. Nevertheless, it is crucial to note that FBC patients often experience lymphedema, 32 dyskinesia, 33 induced amenorrhea, 34 venous thromboembolism, 35 persistent fatigue, 36 and chronic pain. 37 In the meantime, some patients may undergo mastectomy, which may lead to concerns about body image and sexuality.…”

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

“…Notably, introduction to resistance training in the post-operative period did not precipitate lymphedema. The findings from our study contrast with those from a systematic review that examined exercise interventions for prevention of arm impairment [2]. In the review, differences between the intervention and the control groups were more marked than in this study.…”

“…Strengthening of the muscles about the shoulder has not typically been part of interventions at the early post-operative stage [2]. Interventions for the shoulder around the time of surgery have generally been low intensity, involving stretching, active-assisted, and active elevation of the arm without resistance [10,38].…”

Self-reported side effects of breast cancer treatment: a cross-sectional study of incidence, associations, and the influence of exercise

“…Previous research has confirmed that exercise can reduce the burden of some side-effects of breast cancer treatment such as fatigue and pain [6], as well as have positive effects on physical function, physical capacity, and muscular fitness, during and after cancer treatment [12][13][14]. Confirming our second hypothesis, women who were insufficiently active were more likely to experience a range of side-effects, including shoulder limitations, muscular chest wall pain, weight gain, lymphedema or breathlessness.…”

Global burden of female breast cancer and its association with socioeconomic development status, 1990–2044

“… 31 This indicates that the survival rate of FBC is improving. Nevertheless, it is crucial to note that FBC patients often experience lymphedema, 32 dyskinesia, 33 induced amenorrhea, 34 venous thromboembolism, 35 persistent fatigue, 36 and chronic pain. 37 In the meantime, some patients may undergo mastectomy, which may lead to concerns about body image and sexuality.…”

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

“…Notably, introduction to resistance training in the post-operative period did not precipitate lymphedema. The findings from our study contrast with those from a systematic review that examined exercise interventions for prevention of arm impairment [2]. In the review, differences between the intervention and the control groups were more marked than in this study.…”

“…Strengthening of the muscles about the shoulder has not typically been part of interventions at the early post-operative stage [2]. Interventions for the shoulder around the time of surgery have generally been low intensity, involving stretching, active-assisted, and active elevation of the arm without resistance [10,38].…”

Self-reported side effects of breast cancer treatment: a cross-sectional study of incidence, associations, and the influence of exercise

“…Previous research has confirmed that exercise can reduce the burden of some side-effects of breast cancer treatment such as fatigue and pain [6], as well as have positive effects on physical function, physical capacity, and muscular fitness, during and after cancer treatment [12][13][14]. Confirming our second hypothesis, women who were insufficiently active were more likely to experience a range of side-effects, including shoulder limitations, muscular chest wall pain, weight gain, lymphedema or breathlessness.…”

Global burden of female breast cancer and its association with socioeconomic development status, 1990–2044

“… 31 This indicates that the survival rate of FBC is improving. Nevertheless, it is crucial to note that FBC patients often experience lymphedema, 32 dyskinesia, 33 induced amenorrhea, 34 venous thromboembolism, 35 persistent fatigue, 36 and chronic pain. 37 In the meantime, some patients may undergo mastectomy, which may lead to concerns about body image and sexuality.…”