Effectiveness of Active Movements with Breathing Exercises Improves the Quality of Life in Cancer Patients – A Case Study

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Nowfal Noushad
Sathish Gopaladhas
Elanchezhian Chinnavan

Abstract

Objective: Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancerous tumors may also be called malignant tumors. Many cancers form solid tumors, but cancers of the blood, such as leukemia.


Method: A case study deign was designed to show the physiotherapy programmes which includes active movement, Breathing Exercise in Relaxation Technique in the procedure to improve the Quality of life of patient.


Outcome Measures: WHO-QOL BREF TECHNIQUE was followed.


Conclusion Data was collected at the 1st day visit of treatment and after the completion on physiotherapeutic intervention has improved the quality of life in Cancer haematology patient.

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Nowfal Noushad, Sathish Gopaladhas, & Elanchezhian Chinnavan. (2024). Effectiveness of Active Movements with Breathing Exercises Improves the Quality of Life in Cancer Patients – A Case Study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bio Medical Science, 4(7), 643–647. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijpbms/v4-i7-09
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