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Shoulder Exercise Training on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Limitations in Women Following Unilateral Mastectomy
Sponsor: South Valley University
Summary
Shoulder pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitations are common complications following unilateral mastectomy, often leading to long-term disability and an increased risk of secondary shoulder-hand syndrome
Official title: Effect of Targeted Scapular and Shoulder Exercise Training on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Limitations in Women Following Unilateral Mastectomy "Randomized Controlled Trial"
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
30 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
33
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2026-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Interventions 1. Scapular and Shoulder Exercise Program (Intervention Group) Supervision and Duration • 3 sessions/week • 45-60 minutes per session • Total duration: 8 weeks (24 sessions) • Conducted
Interventions 1\. Scapular and Shoulder Exercise Program (Intervention Group) Supervision and Duration * 3 sessions/week * 45-60 minutes per session * Total duration: 8 weeks (24 sessions) * Conducted by physiotherapists with ≥5 years of musculoskeletal oncology rehabilitation experience (10). Exercise Components The program consists of five progressive phases: Phase 1: Mobility and Motor Control (Week 1-2) * Pendulum exercises * Active-assisted ROM using pulleys or wand * Scapular clocks and gentle setting exercises * Pectoralis minor and posterior capsule stretching * Deep breathing and thoracic mobilization exercises Phase 2: Early Scapular Activation (Week 2-3) * Scapular retraction with tactile cueing * Serratus anterior low-load activation (wall slides, punches without resistance) * Lower trapezius recruitment in prone position * Active ROM to 120° flexion/abduction Phase 3: Functional Strengthening (Week 3-5) * Resistance-band exercises (yellow to red): * External rotation * Flex
Locations (1)
Hany elgohary
Jerash, Jordan