A quasi-randomized clinical trial: virtual reality versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for postmastectomy lymphedema

A quasi-randomized clinical trial: virtual reality versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for postmastectomy lymphedema

Abstract Background Postmastectomy lymphedema can be considered the main cause of upper extremity functional impairment in patients with breast cancer. Fatigue, pain, and limited range of motion are common symptoms. If left untreated, lymphedema causes cellulitis, which can lead to gangrene in rare...

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Main Authors: Doaa Atef, Mohmed Maher Elkeblawy, Ashraf El-Sebaie, Walid Ahmed Ibrahim Abouelnaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Subjects:
Virtual reality
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
Postmastectomy lymphedema
Circumferential measurement
QuickDASH-9 scale
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43046-020-00041-5

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