Clinical commentary in response to: Mechanosensitivity in the upper extremity following Breast Cancer treatment

Abstract

Breast cancer (BCA) treatment including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, places a patient’s nervous system at risk, contributing to upper extremity (UE) mechanosensitivity, or, decreased tolerance to physical stress imposed duringmovement. The authors of this study addressed the question, ‘in what manner is UE motion affected post-BCA treatment?’ Covariates of interest included lymphedema and self-reported pain.