Physiotherapists' experiences of managing upper limb movement impairments due to breast cancer treatment.

CONCLUSION: Physiotherapy for ULMI has professional challenges but is seen as beneficial, encompassing psychosocial and physical effects. Experiences in this area of practice suggest a need for increased professional support, further research to guide treatment, and better patient and health professional awareness of ULMI and the role of physiotherapy. PMID: 29877744 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29877744?dopt=Abstract

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - June 7, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kenyon K, Hebron C, Vuoskoski P, McCrum C Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research