Arm Function and Quality of Life Following Mastectomy.

Arm Function and Quality of Life Following Mastectomy.

To measure arm function and quality of life of mastectomy patients.

Treatment: Randomized to one of two treatment arms. Group One: Basic active exercise program at home. Group Two: Instruction in the same active exercise program along with additional exercises using exercise equipment and stretching exercises. Range of Motion measurements will be taken at the first session, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Patients will complete demographic form, functional questionnaire, and QOL questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been referred from UNMH to CRTC for further treatment following mastectomy/lumpectomy surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not specified