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International Journal of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Volume 5 (2019), Article ID 5:IJPTR-152, 5 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2019/152
Review Article
Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment on Posture: A Current Review

Jackeline Rangel4,*, Carla S. Perez1,2, Raul Oliveira3 and Elaine C.O. Guirro1,2

1Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, São Paulo University, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
2Department of Health Science, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil
3CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, 1649-004, Portugal
4Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, 1649-004, Portugal
Dr. Jackeline Rangel, PT, MSc in Physical Therapy and PhD student in Faculdade de Motricidade Humana-Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal; E-mail: jackelinerangel@gmail.com
08 June 2019; 27 June 2019; 29 June 2019
Rangel J, Perez CS, Oliveira R, Guirro ECO (2019) Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment on Posture: A Current Review. Int J Phys Ther Rehab 5: 152. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2019/152

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