A Case Study of XCO-Trainer Exercise on Shoulder Pain, Dysfunction, Range of Motion, Scapular Position in Women Who Have Undergone Breast Cancer Surgery

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the effects of XCO-Trainer exercise on shoulder pain, dysfunction, range of motion, scapular position, and quality of life in women who had undergone breast cancer surgery.
 Method: This study was carried out on 37 breast cancer survivors. The participants were divided randomly into an XCO-Trainer exercise group(XBG=16) and a general breast cancer group(GBG=15). Outcomes, such as the Quadruple Visual Analogue Scale(QVAS), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index(SPADI), range of motion(ROM), Scapular Index(SI), and Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy-Breast(FACT-B), were measured pre- and post- intervention for both groups.
 Results: A significant improvement in pain, functional disability level, range of motion, scapular position, and quality of life was observed in both groups(p<.01). Significant differences in pain, functional disability level, range of motion, scapular position, and quality of life post-test were observed between the two groups(p<.01).
 Conclusion: The XCO-Trainer exercise treatment has a positive effect on breast cancer patients.