Correlation of kinesiophobia and upper extremity parameters in post mastectomy patients

Authors

  • Hijab Aleem Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Rimsha Qazi Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Ehab Azim Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Maria Ismail Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Humna Amer Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Madiha Ashfaq Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7170

Abstract

Breast cancer, if diagnosed at advanced stages, often leads to surgical intervention, i.e. mastectomy, which later presents complications that add to morbidity. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to determine pain, upper limb ROM, grip strength, lymphoedema, and their co-relation with kinesiophobia in post mastectomy patients. A sample of 55 female patients was selected via non-probability purposive sampling. Kinesiophobia was assessed using Tampa Scale of kinesiophobia (TSK-11) and pain via Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Upper extremity ROM was measured using a plastic goniometer, grip strength by Jamar Hydraulic dynamometer, and limb volumes were calculated by summed truncated cone volume via circumferential tape measurements. Wilcoxon signed rank test and Spearman co-relation test was used for analysis. Significant difference between the limb volumes was noted (p=0.02) and a reduction in overall upper extremity ranges was seen (p<0.05). A positive significant co-relation between pain and TSK score (r= 0.300, p=0.026) was observed.

Published

2023-06-15

How to Cite

Aleem, H., Rimsha Qazi, Muhammad Ehab Azim, Maria Ismail, Humna Amer, & Madiha Ashfaq. (2023). Correlation of kinesiophobia and upper extremity parameters in post mastectomy patients. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(7), 1498–1501. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7170

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