Outpatient Versus Tele Rehabilitation Among Post-surgical Breast Cancer Survivors

Effect of Outpatient Versus Tele Rehabilitation on Shoulder Functional Independence Among Post-surgical Breast Cancer Survivors

This study is comparing two interventions to identify effective treatment for breast cancer patients.

Tele rehabilitation has gained popularity during Covid 19 pandemic. All the studies carried out at that time was found effective in many countries. Still a literature gap is present in tele rehabilitation in breast cancer patients in Pakistan. Prevalence of breast cancer is high in Pakistan. Now it is the best time to implement tele rehabilitation for breast cancer patients as it will reduce treatment costs and travel expenses. Therefore, the goal of this RCT is to consider tele rehabilitation as part of our treatment plan because if it is found effective for patients than it will be helpful in the field of health and technology.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 30 to 60 years.
• Breast Cancer Females who underwent mastectomy (Simple total mastectomy).
• Breast Cancer Females without chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment.
• Accessibility to smart phone.
• Internet access.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous history of breast or any other cancer.
• Females with metastatic breast cancer.
• Any Chronic pathology that will result in an increase in symptoms due to physical exercise.
• Any contraindications limiting physical activity.
• Shoulder radiculopathy, or fracture.