Physiotherapy for the functioning of breast cancer patients : studies of the effectiveness of physiotherapy methods and exercise, of the content and …

2005

These studies were undertaken to create a broader understanding of the effectiveness of physiotherapy methods and exercise, and to evaluate the requirements, content and timing of physiotherapy services after breast cancer surgery.The first study, critical review and meta-analysis, showed that with shoulder movements after breast cancer surgery the whole range of motion movements should be delayed for several days. The review indicates that methods of lymphedema therapy are various, but only some have scientific support for their effectiveness. The use of an elastic sleeve is supported by the studies. Lymph massage alone has not been studied, and the effect of exercise on the prevention and…