Towards an understanding of the role of soft tissue structural and mechanical properties in upper limb function after breast cancer treatment: the SOFT-TI-TRIAL KU Leuven
Upper limb (UL) dysfunctions after breast cancer treatment are complex and multifactorial. Increasing proof of concept is available for local soft tissues problems as underlying mechanism of UL dysfunctions during and after breast cancer treatment. These problems include structural changes (tissue composition, thickness and volume) and altered mechanical properties (tissue stiffness and impaired gliding). The challenge is to properly assess ...