RT journal article
T1 Correction to: Effectiveness of physical therapy in axillary web syndrome after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta‑analysis
A1 González Rubino, Jesús Baltasar
A1 Viñolo Gil, María Jesús
A1 Martín Valero, Rocío
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 Breast neoplasms
K1 Physiotherapy specialty
K1 Lymphatic system
K1 Range of motion
K1 Functional status
K1 Axillary web syndrome
K1 Axillary lymphadenectomy
AB Background The axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a surgical breast cancer sequel that limits the functionality of the patientand delays the protocol times of application of cancer treatments. This implies a long period of discomfort and limitationsfor the user.Objective To investigate the different physiotherapy treatments for the AWS and how effective they are.Methods A systematic review based on PRISMA protocol and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021281354) was conducted.The research was performed using PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PEDro, and Web of Science databases during January 2022and March 2022. All randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials were included in this review.Results A total of 188 articles were identified, with 9 studies selected for the systematic review. These studies basicallypropose treatments based on exercises and stretching, manual therapy, and the combination of manual therapy and exercises.Conclusions Exercise and stretching are the most effective therapies within the field of physiotherapy for the rehabilitationof axillary web syndrome. They restore range of motion faster, reduce pain, improve quality of life, and reduce disabilities.Manual therapy, scar massage, and myofascial release could help improve outcomes but with worse results. The meta-analysisconclusion is that pain is the only outcome with a significant reduction after the application of physiotherapy treatments − 0.82 [− 1.67; 0.03]. This conclusion is drawn from the only three studies with small sample sizes.
PB Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
SN 1433-7339
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36025
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36025
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 06-nov-2026