STUDY REGARDING THE MUSCLE STRENGHT AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY

Key words: breast cancer, physical therapy, muscle strength, quality of life. 1. A number of 2.26 million breast cancer cases are diagnosed annually, according to the latest World Health Organization reports, which is higher than in 2018, when there were diagnosed 2.09 million cases worldwide [20]. Considering that the most used treatment after breast cancer surgery is chemotherapy, the effects it has on the human body have been more and more studied. [...]determining the best physical therapy approach is wanted in order to manage these negative consequences. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, in order to increase the physical function, breast cancer survivors should practice 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic training 3 times/week, exercises for major muscle groups 8 to 12 repetitions, 2 sets performed 2-3 times per week or a combined program that consists of 20-40 minutes of moderate aerobic exercises practiced 3 times/week and strength exercises 2-3 times/week [19].