• J Phys Act Health · May 2014

    Evidence for adapted physical activity as an effective intervention for upper limb mobility and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.

    • Daniela Mirandola, Guido Miccinesi, Maria Grazia Muraca, Eleonora Sgambati, Marco Monaci, and Mirca Marini.
    • Ce.Ri.On, Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori, Florence, Italy.
    • J Phys Act Health. 2014 May 1; 11 (4): 814-22.

    BackgroundPhysical activity interventions are known to be effective in improving the physical and psychological complaints of breast cancer survivors.PurposeTo investigate the impact of a specific exercise training program on upper limb mobility and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.MethodsThe study included 55 women recruited at the Cancer Rehabilitation Centre in Florence after the completion of breast cancer treatment and rehabilitative physiotherapy. All participants underwent an 8-week specific exercise training to improve upper limb mobility function and quality of life. Anthropometric parameters were measured, and each subject underwent a battery of fitness tests to assess shoulder-arm mobility, range of motion, and back flexibility before and after specific exercise program. All participants filled out the Short Form-12 and numerical rating scale questionnaires to assess the quality of life and to quantify back and shoulder pain intensity.ResultsThe evaluation of shoulder-arm mobility and self-reported questionnaire data revealed a statistically significant improvement after completion of our specific exercise program.ConclusionAn organized specific program of adapted physical activity can be effective in reducing the main adverse effects of surgery and oncological therapy, and may significantly improve shoulder-arm mobility and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.

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