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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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The Effect of a Four-week Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program using PNF technique on Scapular Symmetry and Range of Flexion Motion, Pain, Function, and Quality of life in Post-Mastectomy Women with Breast Cancer

4주간의 PNF기법을 이용한 어깨뼈 안정화 운동이 유방암 절제술을 한 여성의 어깨뼈 대칭성, 어깨관절 굽힘 가동범위, 통증 및 기능, 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

  • Song, Min-Jeong (Department of Physical Therapy, Wonkwang Health Science University) ;
  • Kang, Tae-Woo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Healthand Welfare, Woosuk University)
  • 송민정 (원광보건대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 강태우 (우석대학교 보건복지대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2020.11.13
  • Accepted : 2020.12.09
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of a four-week scapular stabilization exercise program using the PNF technique on scapular symmetry and range of flexion motion (ROM), pain, function, and quality of life (QOL) in post-mastectomy women with breast cancer. Methods: This study included 20 women divided into an experimental group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). All patients performed complex decongestive physiotherapy for 40 min daily, five times per week for four weeks. The experimental group performed the extra scapular stabilizing exercise program using the PNF technique for 50 min daily, five times per week for four weeks. Scapular symmetry, shoulder flexion ROM, pain and function, and QOL were subsequently assessed. For ROM measurement, the range of shoulder flexion was measured using a clinometer smart phone application; the pain of the shoulder was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS); the scapular position was measured using a lateral scapular slide test (LSST); the level of pain and functional activity was measured using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI); and the QOL was measured using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast. Results: There were significant differences in shoulder flexion ROM, VAS, SPADI, and LSST 0˚ and 45˚ when the experimental group was compared with the control group (p < 0.05). After the intervention, there was an improved within-group change in the ROM, SPADI, LSST, and QOL in both the experimental and control groups. Conclusion: These findings suggest that a scapular stabilization exercise program using the PNF technique may be used as a possible treatment option for post-mastectomy women with breast cancer that aims to improve scapular position, shoulder ROM and function, and QOL.

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