Classification of Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Shoulder in Individuals Treated for Breast Cancer

Advances in the medical treatment of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have led to a progressive increase in survival rates. Treatment consisting of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy may all contribute to the onset of movement impairment syndromes of the shoulder. Evidence supports the eff...

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Published inRehabilitation oncology Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 14 - 21
Main Authors Wise, Christopher H., Kepics, Jane M., Lattanzi, Jill B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc 2009
Subjects
Algorithms
Breast cancer
Chemotherapy
Decision making
Lymphatic system
Motor ability
Physical therapy
Radiation therapy
Shoulder
Womens health
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Summary:Advances in the medical treatment of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have led to a progressive increase in survival rates. Treatment consisting of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy may all contribute to the onset of movement impairment syndromes of the shoulder. Evidence supports the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in the management of these syndromes. Clinical decision-making algorithms are frequently used to organize the process of examination and guide subsequent intervention. The purpose of this report is to describe an algorithm developed to classify movement impairment syndromes of the shoulder often seen after breast cancer treatment and to demonstrate the usefulness of this algorithm in the care of a specific patient case. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2168-3808
2381-2427
DOI:10.1097/01893697-200927010-00003