Effectivenes of upper limb aerobic exercises on shoulder range of motion, pain and functionalactivities in subjects with modified radical mastectomy

Objectives: To analyse the effects of upper limb aerobic exercises on shoulder range of motion [exion, abduction and external rotation] through Goniometer in subjects with Modied Radical Mastectomy. To analyse the effects of upper limb aerobic exercises on pain in subjects through NPRS with Modied Radical Mastectomy. To analyse the effects of upper limb aerobic exercises on functional activities through SPADI scale in subjects with Modied Radical Mastectomy. Methodology: The design of this study is an one group pre-test, post-test design in which 30 female subjects (from department of surgical oncology, SVIMS) were recruited by means of purposive sampling method after the fullment of the inclusion, exclusion criteria. Base line demographic details of the subjects were noted prior to the study and pre-values of shoulder range of motion [exion, abduction and external rotation], pain and functional activities were recorded on pre and post with the help of outcome measures; Goniometer, NPRS[Numerical Pain Rating Scale] and SPADI[Shoulder Pain and Disability Index]. Aerobic exercise protocol was given for a period of 6 weeks. After completion of the aerobic exercise protocol the post values were measured by means of same outcome measures. Results: The results of the study showed that 6 weeks of treatment of upper limb aerobic exercises have a signicant effect in increasing shoulder range of motion [exion, abduction and external rotation], and reducing pain and improving functional activities in subjects with Modied Radical Mastectomy. Conclusion: The ndings of the study indicate that the upper limb aerobic exercises were effective in improving shoulder range of motion, and reducing pain and improving functional activities in subjects with Modied Radical Mastectomy