What is it about?
This chapter provides an overview on physiotherapeutic techniques and methods for breast cancer patients through the trajectory of different medical treatments. It describes PT during prehabilitation, postsurgery and the rehabilitation period for different complaints and unwarranted treatment side effects
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Why is it important?
Physiotherapy is an important part of the medical treatment for breast cancer patients. It aims at restoring patients´ flexibility, mobility and quality of life. It helps cancer survivors to implement a healthy life style and re-engage in social activities.
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Breast cancer is a diagnosis every 7th to 8th woman has to face. During and after different medical treatments women should have the opportunity to take advantage of physiotherapy to restore their bodily functions.
Margit Eidenberger
University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria
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This page is a summary of: Physiotherapeutic Management in Breast Cancer Patients, May 2023, IntechOpen,
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.108946.
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