Health Condition 1: C148- Malignant neoplasm of overlappingsites of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Proprioceptive And Motor Control Exercises: Participants will receive supervised proprioceptive and motor control exercises focusing on scapular stabilization and shoulder function. The
Sponsors
KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Head and neck cancer survivors who have undergone neck dissection surgery. Individuals aged 40 65 years of either gender willing to participate. Presence of postural changes due to spinal accessory nerve dysfunction. Healed surgical flap. Participants with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status less than 3.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer Individuals with severe cardiopulmonary conditions that limit participation in exercise Individuals with neurological disorders affecting posture or upper limb function Individuals with musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to surgery that affect shoulder or neck function Individuals with unhealed surgical wounds or active infection Individuals currently undergoing active cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy Individuals with cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scapular dyskinesis and shoulder functionTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder range of motionTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks post intervention;Shoulder pain and disabilityTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks post intervention;Scapular mobilityTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks post intervention;Quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks post intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDR VIJAY KAGE
KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Outcome results
None listed