Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a complication associated with breast cancer surgery, characterized by pain, functional limitation of the shoulder and decreased quality of life. There are several physical treatment options to reduce pain and improve the functionality of the upper limb in women with AWS. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an early rehabilitation approach to prevent axillary web syndrome consisting in functional and proprioceptive re-education, manual lymphatic drainage and kinesio taping after breast cancer surgery.
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NRS Scale
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)- 5 weeks after surgery(T1)-12 weeks after surgery (t2)
Joint excursion shoulder
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)-5 weeks after surgery(T1)- 12 weeks after surgery (t2)
Muscular strength of the upper limbs
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)- 5 weeks after surgery(T1) -12 weeks after surgery (t2)