Effectiveness of Thoracic Mobility Exercises and Chest Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pulmonary Function in Postoperative Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Krishna Sandip Kadam; Amrutkuvar Rayjade; Trupti Warude; Vaishali  Jagtap; Ankita  Jadhav

Krishna Sandip Kadam Physiotherapy Intern, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, India.
Amrutkuvar Rayjade HOD, Department of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, India.
Trupti Warude HOD, Department of Oncology Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, India.
Vaishali Jagtap Associate Professor, Department of Community Health & Rehabilitation, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, India.
Ankita Jadhav Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, India.

Keywords: Thoracic Mobility, Chest PNF, Breast Cancer, Pulmonary Function

Abstract

Background: The most prevalent form of cancer is breast
cancer. Its treatment options have some early and late consequences which
include respiratory disorders, reduced chest mobility, and decreased muscle
strength. Exercises for thoracic mobility include deep breathing and active
movements of the trunk and extremities. This article’s objective was to
ascertain the effectiveness of thoracic mobility exercise and chest
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique on respiratory
function in postoperative breast cancer patients.
Method: This was a randomised controlled trial. The participants (n =
34) were divided into two groups, Group A was the Conventional group
and Group B was the Control group. Subjects in Group A performed
thoracic mobility exercises along with breathing exercises and subjects
in Group B performed chest PNF technique along with breathing
exercises for four weeks. All patients were assessed with thoracic
expansion measurements and pulmonary function tests before and
after the treatment.
Results: After a 4-week rehabilitation programme, statistically significant
variations were seen in spirometry parameters such as forced vital
capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).
Evaluation of the patient’s thoracic expansion revealed significant
differences between the groups, according to statistics.
Conclusion: A regular rehabilitation programme for postoperative breast
cancer patients along with additional therapeutic techniques such as
chest PNF had a positive impact on pulmonary function.

How to cite this article:
Kadam KS, Rayjade A, Warude T, Jagtap V, Jadhav
A. Effectiveness of Thoracic Mobility Exercises
and Chest Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation Technique on Pulmonary Function
in Postoperative Breast Cancer Patients: A
Randomised Controlled Trial. Chettinad Health
City Med J. 2023;12(4):42-46.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202370

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