Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy

Claire C Davies,1 Dorothy Brockopp,2 Krista Moe2 1Baptist Health Rehabilitation, 2Research Department, Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KY, USA Abstract: Hypersensitive scar tissue formation along the incision line and drain site is a common side effect following mastectomy. If this scar tissue...

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Autores principales:	Davies CC, Brockopp D, Moe K
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2016
Materias:	Breast cancer Astym treatment quality of life scar tissue treatment physical therapy Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:8cca59df8915424cae6e0c7d6b4dc9c02021-12-02T01:01:19ZAstym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy1179-1314https://doaj.org/article/8cca59df8915424cae6e0c7d6b4dc9c02016-03-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/astym-therapy-improves-function-and-range-of-motion-following-mastecto-peer-reviewed-article-BCTThttps://doaj.org/toc/1179-1314Claire C Davies,1 Dorothy Brockopp,2 Krista Moe2 1Baptist Health Rehabilitation, 2Research Department, Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KY, USA Abstract: Hypersensitive scar tissue formation along the incision line and drain site is a common side effect following mastectomy. If this scar tissue is not addressed, it can lead to decreased flexibility and function in the involved upper quadrant. Astym® treatment is a new approach to soft tissue injuries, and is evidenced in animal studies to promote the healing and regeneration of soft tissues. It has also been found to reduce pain and increase function in people with soft tissue dysfunction. The aim of Astym treatment is to engage the regenerative mechanisms of the body in order to resorb scar tissue, stimulate tissue turnover, and regenerate soft tissues. Handheld instrumentation is applied topically to locate and treat the underlying dysfunctional soft tissue through specific protocols for the application of particular pressures and shear forces. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Astym treatment on activities of daily living in women who had undergone a mastectomy following a diagnosis of breast cancer. A quasi-experiment involving 40 women, following a mastectomy, evaluated five outcome measures pre- and post-Astym treatment. All five measurement scores: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Outcome Measure; a clothing questionnaire on their ability to wear a bra; Patient-Specific Functional Scale; active range of motion of shoulder flexion; and active range of motion of abduction were also measured and all demonstrated significant changes. In this study, Astym treatment improved active range of motion in the involved quadrant and also improved function in patients following a mastectomy. Keywords: breast cancer, quality of life, scar tissue treatment, physical therapyDavies CCBrockopp DMoe KDove Medical PressarticleBreast cancerAstym treatmentquality of lifescar tissue treatmentphysical therapyNeoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogensRC254-282ENBreast Cancer: Targets and Therapy, Vol 2016, Iss Issue 1, Pp 39-45 (2016)
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topic	Breast cancer Astym treatment quality of life scar tissue treatment physical therapy Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282
spellingShingle	Breast cancer Astym treatment quality of life scar tissue treatment physical therapy Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282 Davies CC Brockopp D Moe K Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy
description	Claire C Davies,1 Dorothy Brockopp,2 Krista Moe2 1Baptist Health Rehabilitation, 2Research Department, Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KY, USA Abstract: Hypersensitive scar tissue formation along the incision line and drain site is a common side effect following mastectomy. If this scar tissue is not addressed, it can lead to decreased flexibility and function in the involved upper quadrant. Astym® treatment is a new approach to soft tissue injuries, and is evidenced in animal studies to promote the healing and regeneration of soft tissues. It has also been found to reduce pain and increase function in people with soft tissue dysfunction. The aim of Astym treatment is to engage the regenerative mechanisms of the body in order to resorb scar tissue, stimulate tissue turnover, and regenerate soft tissues. Handheld instrumentation is applied topically to locate and treat the underlying dysfunctional soft tissue through specific protocols for the application of particular pressures and shear forces. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Astym treatment on activities of daily living in women who had undergone a mastectomy following a diagnosis of breast cancer. A quasi-experiment involving 40 women, following a mastectomy, evaluated five outcome measures pre- and post-Astym treatment. All five measurement scores: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Outcome Measure; a clothing questionnaire on their ability to wear a bra; Patient-Specific Functional Scale; active range of motion of shoulder flexion; and active range of motion of abduction were also measured and all demonstrated significant changes. In this study, Astym treatment improved active range of motion in the involved quadrant and also improved function in patients following a mastectomy. Keywords: breast cancer, quality of life, scar tissue treatment, physical therapy
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title	Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy
title_short	Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy
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title_full_unstemmed	Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy
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Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy

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