The Effects of Pre-operative Physical Therapy Education
Breast Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- be over the age of 18,
- have a good understanding of the English language, and
- be scheduled to undergo either a mastectomy, lumpectomy, ALND or Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (SLND) with or without breast reconstruction.
Exclusion Criteria:
- if they previously underwent one of the previously mentioned procedures mastectomy, lumpectomy, ALND or Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (SLND) with or without breast reconstruction.
Sites / Locations
- St-Mary's of Michigan
- St. Mary's of Michigan
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Education brochure
Live education and exercise instruction
The control group will receive a standard education brochure which will be provided pre-operatively to the participants.
The intervention group will receive one to two physical therapy visits consisting of education on the lymphedema risks and prevention factors, along with detailed information about what to except post-surgery as well as with radiation/chemotherapy. Additionally, those in the intervention group will be instructed on exercises to maintain or increase glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joint ROM post surgery and will be set up with a walking program.