Manufacture and clinical application of limb functional exercise band after radical operation of mastocarcinoma

Abstract

Objective To search for safe and effective functional exercise after radical operation of mastocarcinoma and fully arouse patients' enthusiasm for functional exercise,alleviate the shoulder joint function and improve the quality of patients life. Methods 216 patients after radical operation of mastocarcinoma were randomized into the observation group (108 cases) and the control group (108 cases). The patients in the control group only self trained.The observation group used limb functional exercise band according to the principle of self training by stage. The initiative of exercise, postoperative complication and functional recovery of injured limbs were observed in the two groups and underwentχ2 test. Results Significant difference was found between the two groups in training activeness, shoulder joint function,daily life activity 2 months after operation, swelling and numbness of affected limb,constrained lift and abduction of affected limb. Conclusions Using limb functional exercise band can fully arouse enthusiasm of functional exercise of patients, prevent contracture of scar, recover upper limb function to the utmost degree,shorten rehabilitation time. Whatsmore, it has a simple structure and is convenient to use,easy to be made and washed.It provides a new approach to limb functional exercise after radical operation of mastocarcinoma and is worthy of wide clinic application. Key words: Mastocarcinoma; Functional exercise; Limb functional exercise band; Effect