Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of hand grip ball exercise on limb function after surgery of breast cancer. Methods 69 patientsafter breast cancer operation were divided into control group (n=35) and observation group (n=34). The control group received regularrehabilitation exercise, and the observation group received nursing intervention based on hand grip ball exercise at the early stage. The effectswere compared between 2 groups 2 months after surgery. Results The patients with arm edema and shoulder function limitation wereless in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The application of grasping bounce ball during early rehabilitationstage can facilitate the recovery of breast cancer patients after operation.

Key words: mastectomy, function exercise, rehabilitation