Did you know that 43% of individuals followed 5 years past their breast cancer treatment continued to present with shoulder limitation if they did not participate in early intervention? This is compared to 9% if they did participate in early intervention. Why is it so common to continue with a restricted range of motion, pain, and difficulty returning to activities previously enjoyed? Click on the link below to learn more about why this happens and what can be done to address it.
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