3 Ways Serratus Anterior is Affected by Breast Cancer Treatment

Research has shown that 21% of breast cancer patient experience shoulder dysfunction (classified as ‘poor’ on the DASH outcome measure) 6 weeks after surgery, and 25.6% 6 years later (Schmitz et al, 2012). However, shoulder dysfunction drops to just 4% when early rehabilitation is implemented! (Springer et al, 2010). Serratus anterior dysfunction is just one of many reasons for shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients.

Susannah HaarmannApril 19, 2020breast cancer, breast cancer care, breast cancer reconstruction, breast cancer rehabilitation, serratus anterior and shoulder weakness, serratus anterior and mastectomy, brachial plexopathy, scapular stabilization and breast cancer Comments