Group B interventions (soft tissue mobilization)
GROUP B
Group B received soft tissue mobilization of the axillary cord and arm (upper limb) for 20 min. Patient was in lying position either supine and prone depending upon the targeted muscles. Three minutes on each part (axilla, upper arm front and back side, lower arm front and back side) with a round of 1 min and 10 s of stretch (a total of three rounds in one session) [Limb was positioned in elevation with the help of pillows or support during and after treatment sessions. At rest, the limb was adapted to elevation position with the help of pillows to avoid return of lymph.