To compare the effectiveness of Scapular PNF with conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy in subjects with shoulder dysfunction after mastectomy

DR.KAYINAT HASSAN; DR.DANISH NOUMAN; DR.SURANDAR KUMAR

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

To compare the effectiveness of Scapular PNF with conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy in subjects with shoulder dysfunction after mastectomy

Dr. Kayinat Hassan, Dr. Danish Nouman, Dr. Surandar Kumar

Abstract :

Aim– To compare the effectiveness of Scapular PNF with conventional physiotherapy in subjects with shoulder dysfunction after mastectomy. Methods: 30 participants with age group between 18–65 years were taken among which 15 subjects in each group were selected (Group A & Group B). In Group A– 15 subjects were treated with Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and Conventional physiotherapy.In Group B– 15 Subjects were treated with only conventional physiotherapy. Outcome has been measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Active & Passive ROM and Simple Shoulder Test. Result– In this study, 30 females were studied.There is a significant difference between pre & post scores of group A with p–value 0.006 and pre & post scores of group B with p–value 0.008. Conclusion– The findings of the current study showed that both the group A & group B shows significiant improvement in reduction of pain and improves shoulder function and quality of life following mastectomy in east cancer. But on compå both intervention groups group A give better result than group B