Wendy Lam, Associate Professor, Head of the Division of Behavioural Sciences at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, shared a post on LinkedIn about a paper she co-authored with colleagues published in Sports Medicine – Open:
“Can yoga help women regain shoulder mobility after breast cancer surgery?
Our latest randomized controlled trial explored this question with 444 participants across three groups:
- 12-week Yoga program
- Breathing and relaxation (active control)
- Standard post-op exercises (passive control)
Key findings:
- Yoga significantly improved shoulder flexibility and right-side range of motion compared to standard care.
- No major differences in fatigue, pain, sleep, or mood across groups.
- Breathing and relaxation also showed some benefits, highlighting accessible options for recovery.
Why it matters: Upper limb impairment is common after breast cancer treatment. Community-based yoga could be a safe, effective way to support recovery and improve quality of life.
Future research should explore long-term effects and other upper-extremity functions.
Read more about the study.”
Title: Does Yoga Therapy Improve Range of Motion in Shoulders of Women Recovering from Breast Cancer Surgery? A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Wendy Wing Tak Lam, Danielle Wing Lam Ng, Richard Fielding, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Ava Kwong, Inda Soong, Wendy Wing Lok Chan, Vanessa Oi Kwan Chun, and Sara Fung
You can read the Full Article in Sports Medicine – Open.
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