Scapular Mobilization and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Shoulder Dysfunction After Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: scapular mobilization and scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises, traditional physical therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Post Mastectomy. Basic parameters: 40 years — 55 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
Unsure about the terms? Read our patient guide →
Overview
this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of scapular mobilization and scapular Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on shoulder dysfunction after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction
Detailed description
Several procedures are available for patients undergoing breast reconstruction including pedicled faps such as latissimus dorsi fap (LDF) and transverse rectus abdomens myocutaneous flap (TRAM), as well as free flap requiring microvascular anastomoses like the deep inferior perforator flap (DIEP). Some of these, like LDF, may be combined with implants to provide adequate volume and symmetry.Surgeons employ the latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) for reconstruction of a large variety of breast cancer surgery defects, including quadrantectomy, lumpectomy, modified radical mastectomy, and others.The Latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle, in its interaction with other muscles of the shoulder plays an important role in shoulder adduction, extension, and internal rotation, as well as scapular depression and lateral flexion of the torso, Daily activities that rely on the function of the LD include swimming, climbing stairs, rising with the aid of the arms, and walking on crutches, There is therefore concern that the LD muscle flap procedure may impair shoulder function.The abnormal scapular biomechanics that occur as a result of dysfunction create abnormal scapular positions that decrease normal shoulder function. Therefore, treatment of shoulder dysfunction should include scapular-mobility exercises, or scapular-mobilization (SM) techniques. scapular mobilization and the combined application of techniques resulted in higher achievements, which may be related to increased scapular mobility and thus, the increased range of motion of the glenohumeral joint after scapular mobilization.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an approach to therapeutic exercise that combines functionally based diagonal patterns of movement with techniques of neuromuscular facilitation to evoke motor responses and improve neuromuscular control and function. Limited research is available on the impact combined effect of scapular mobilization and scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on shoulder dysfunction after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction Therefore, this study aims to examine the combined therapeutic effect of both techniques on shoulder dysfunction to aid in planning an ideal physical therapy rehabilitation program for shoulder dysfunction after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction.
Interventions
- Other scapular mobilization and scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises
for scapular mobilization, The patient will be laying on the affected forearm on their back. The therapist is standing before the patient's affected shoulder, placing the index finger of one hand under the medial scapular border, the other hand grasping the superior border of the scapula. The scapula was moved superiorly and inferiorly for superior and inferior glide, and then the scapula is rotated upward and downward for scapular rotation. Second, with the patient was in the same position the - Other traditional physical therapy
the patients will recieve the traditional physical therapy program in the form of shoulder Range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises.
Primary outcome measures
- pain intensity [Time frame: up to eight weeks]
- shoulder and arm disability [Time frame: up to eight weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- shoulder range of motion [Time frame: up to eight weeks]
- scapular upward rotation [Time frame: up to eight weeks]
- scapular downward rotation [Time frame: up to eight weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- age ranged from 40 to 55 years.
- All patients were female patients suffering from shoulder dysfunction after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction.
- All patients suffering from moderate or severe pain on shoulder joint and limited range of motion that may affect daily activities.
- All patients begun the treatment program 3 to 4 weeks after LDF breast reconstruction.
- Informed consent was obtained from every patient enrolled in the trial.
Exclusion criteria
- Current metastases.
- Neurological deficit affecting the shoulder functioning during daily activities.
- Pathology of the shoulder joint including rotator cuff tear adhesive capsulitis and tendinitis.
- Pain or disorder of the cervical spine, elbow, wrist or hand.
- Shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation fracture acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis.
- Diabetes.
- Pregnancy.
- Shoulder manipulation under anesthesia, local corticosteroid injection.
- Psychological disorders.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07547982 · P.T.REC/012/006110