Effectiveness of Physical Therapy on Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Cancer Surgery

"Physical therapy protocol includes manual lymph-drainage technique in axilla, and proximal ipsilateral arm, specific thumb manual lymph-drainage on the taut cords to make them gradually more flexible, in conjunction with progressive active and action-assisted arm exercises stretching cords, and patient education."

Control protocol includes standard progressive active and action-assisted arm exercises \& patient education.