Introduction

Breast cancer, contracture, fibrosis, shoulder pain, pain, insidious inflammatory disorder
FROZEN SHOULDER, BREAST CANCER, ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS, FIBROSIS, SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME, COLD
Breast cancer surgeries particularly mastectomy results in limited shoulder movement which can lead to arm, shoulder pain, and stiffness [Adhesive capsulitis (AC) or “frozen shoulder” is an insidious inflammatory disorder characterized by a painful, progressive decrease in passive or active glenohumeral joint ROM caused by gradual fibrosis and subsequent contracture of the glenoid capsule [AC can be treated either conservatively or surgically. Conservative treatment consists of a variety of exercise techniques and physical therapy modalities such as hot–cold therapy [Exercise therapy might help in the reduction of pain and restoration of the range, coordination, and control of movement in patients with AC [The scapular stabilization exercise can be applied to patients with limited shoulder joint mobility and functional deterioration such as shoulder impingement syndrome, AC, and rotator cuff injury. As a result, rehabilitation exercises which strengthen the scapula’s stability can be extremely beneficial in rehabilitation treatment of patients with shoulder pain and problems [Since the incidence of shoulder morbidity is six times higher following mastectomy compared to conservative therapy [