Efficacy and efficiency of a new therapeutic approach based on activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA) for edema reduction and improved occupational performance in the rehabilitation of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema in women: a controlled, randomized clinical trial

Efficacy and efficiency of a new therapeutic approach based on activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA) for edema reduction and improved occupational performance in the rehabilitation of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema in women: a controlled, randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health issue. More than one out of five women treated for breast cancer will develop lymphedema in an upper extremity. Current evidence advocates transdisciplinary oncological rehabilitation. Therefore, research in this area is necessary since...

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Main Authors: María Nieves Muñoz-Alcaraz, Luis Ángel Pérula-de-Torres, Jesús Serrano-Merino, Antonio José Jiménez-Vílchez, María Victoria Olmo-Carmona, María Teresa Muñoz-García, Cruz Bartolomé-Moreno, Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez, Rosa Magallón-Botaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Occupational therapy (OT)
Breast cancer (BC) - lymphedema (L)
Activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA in Spanish)
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL)
Complex decongestive therapy (CDT)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-07558-x

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