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Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study
Joint Authors
La Torre, Giuseppe
Celletti, Claudia
Camerota, Filippo
Fara, Maria Antonietta
Filippi, Guido Maria
Tozzi, Roberto
Vanacore, Nicola
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Physical activity initiation and maintenance are particular challenges in the postmastectomy recovery and in particular Dragon Boat racing seems to be a useful sport activity.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of focal muscle vibration as a proprioceptive input to improve upper limb functioning in a group of “paddlers” patients.
Methods.
A group of paddlers has been evaluated before vibratory treatment (T0), immediately after therapy (T1), after one week (T2), and after one month (T3) with DASH questionnaire, Body Image Scale, McGill pain questionnaire, Constant Scale, and Short Form 36 questionnaire.
Results.
Fourteen patients showed a significant reduction in disability score (p=0,001) using DASH scale, an improvement of upper limb function (p=0,001) using the Constant scale, and a reduction of pain (p=0,007) at the McGill pain questionnaire.
The Mental Composite Score of the Short Form 36 questionnaire showed significant results (p=0,04) while no significant results had been found regarding the physical mental score (p=0,08).
Conclusion.
Focal muscle vibration may be a useful treatment in a postmastectomy recovery of upper limb functionality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Celletti, Claudia& Fara, Maria Antonietta& Filippi, Guido Maria& La Torre, Giuseppe& Tozzi, Roberto& Vanacore, Nicola…[et al.]. 2017. Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138500
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Celletti, Claudia…[et al.]. Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138500
American Medical Association (AMA)
Celletti, Claudia& Fara, Maria Antonietta& Filippi, Guido Maria& La Torre, Giuseppe& Tozzi, Roberto& Vanacore, Nicola…[et al.]. Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138500
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1138500