Efeito agudo da abordagem indireta no tecido conjuntivo sobre a dor, propriocepção e funcionalidade de membro superior de mulheres pós-mastectomia radical modificada

Abstract

Cancer is characterized by the presence of exacerbated and uncontrolled abnormal cell divisions, resulting in changes in its morphology and function. Many surgical techniques are available to treat the disease, among them is the modified radical mastectomy, as any procedure which may have side effects, in this case, pain and sensitivity alterations are the most common and can result in a state of myofascial tension, implying decrease in quality of movement, which is directly related to proprioception. In this context, myofascial massage shows up as a potential resource, it has benefits like relaxation, decreased pain and increased range of motion (ADM). The aim of the study was to evaluate the acute effects of indirect approach connective tissue on pain, proprioception and functionality of women after modified unilateral radical mastectomy. The instruments and procedures used for data collection were: sociodemographic questionnaire; functionality of the shoulder questionnaire; Analog Pain scale; kinesiometer to evaluate proprioception; and, after evaluation, application of myofascial massage. Participated in the survey 12 women aged between 40 and 72 years. The data were treated statistically. For pre and post analysis symmetric data we used the paired T test, for asymmetric data the Wilcoxon test was used. Results: We conclude that none of the variables had significant results, including pre and post indirect approach connective tissue in relation to pain and proprioception.