This trial will have two phases. In phase one, the investigators will study 200 women, some with axillary web syndrome (AWS) and some without, to see if there is a correlation between AWS and metastatic disease or other conditions such as lymphedema, shoulder dysfunction, and pain. In phase two, which is a randomized controlled trial, the investigators will study 44 women with AWS, half of whom will receive physical therapy and half of whom will serve as a control group. The study will look at physical activity and physical impairments such as lymphedema, shoulder motion, function, and pain to see if physical therapy has
2 Primary · 9 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 1 Year
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
200 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Physical Therapy: Dependent on Patient's Needs · No Placebo Group · N/A
Age 18+ · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria
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