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Rehabilitation Outcomes of Shoulder Function in Oral Cancer Survivors Cancer Survivors
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating motor control therapy and regular physical therapy for Oral Cancer. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Head and neck cancer is prevalent in Taiwan, and oral cancer is the most common location. Advanced treatment of oral cancer increases survival rates; however, it also increases the risk of developing shoulder dysfunction, dysphagia, oral dysfunction, donor site morbidity and psychological issues. The probability of shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection is as high as 70%. Rehabilitation effects on shoulder function for head and neck survivors are needed for further studied.The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to explore the effects of rehabilitation for shoulder function in oral cancer survivors.
Study Details
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Interventions
scapular muscle progressive resistive exercise(PRE)
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS), shoulder joint ROM, scapular muscle PRE