Impacto de la Kinesioterapia Multimodal en la Condición Funcional, Calidad de Vida y Autoestima en Mujeres Post Mastectomía Total

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure where the breast tissue with cancer is partially or totally remove, often it leaves late sequels as a result of the surgery or treatment. Objective: To demonstrate the impact of multimodal kinesiotherapy on the functional condition, quality of life and self-esteem of post-total mastectomy women from SOLCA in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: Quantitative approach, explanatory scope and quasi-experimental design. The population consisted of 30 women with post-total mastectomy, 15 received multimodal treatment and the other 15 were part of the control group, which received conventional therapy. Results: Pain reduction was evidenced by a mean of 4 on the BPI scale in both the control and experimental groups; fatigue in the experimental group had a decrease with a mean of 3 and the control group with a mean of 6; in terms of shoulder mobility, we got a mean range of 175 was gained while in the control group it is 166; prehensile strength in the experimental group obtained a mean of 24. 3 and in the control group it is 17.9; the quality of life for patients with breast cancer resulted in 40% of women having a higher quality of life and self-esteem. Conclusion: The multimodal kinesiotherapy program proved to have a positive impact on the physical condition and quality of life of post total mastectomy patients.