Health Condition 1: C50- Malignant neoplasm of breast
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Structured Upper limb exercises: Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Exercises (sitting or lying down)
a. Fist squeezes: Extend fingers and then gently squeeze to make a fist.
b. Flex and extend wri
Sponsors
Dr Aditya Arnav
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 70 years. Diagnosed with stage I to III breast cancer as per AJCC 8th edition planned for ALND or Completion ALND. Patient planned for NACT as per NCCN Guidelines 4.2024. Willing to participate in the Prehabilitation program.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients undergoing Breast surgery where pectoralis muscle is involved. Patients who require Flap Reconstruction of Breast. Patients with a history of prior axillary surgery, breast reconstruction or prior upper limb surgical interventions, previously diagnosed musculoskeletal impairment or trauma of upper limb. Pregnant and Lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. patients who have undergone prehabilitation with structured upper limb exercises have better hand grip strength after ALND as compared to those who have not.Timepoint: 1 month post surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Aditya Arnav
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
Outcome results
None listed