This study aims to evaluate the impact of a 12-week hand exercise program on pain, manual dexterity, and hand function in women experiencing hand joint pain (arthralgia) due to hormone therapy after breast cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, where they will perform specific hand exercises, or a control group, which will not receive any exercise program. Pain levels, hand function, and manual dexterity will be assessed before and after the intervention using questionnaires and functional tests. The goal is to determine whether targeted hand exercises can improve pain and daily hand use in this population.
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Other interventionDescription: Participants assigned to the intervention group will undergo a 8-week supervised hand exercise program designed to improve pain, manual dexterity, and functionality.
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
A validated tool used to assess the severity of pain and its impact on daily functioning. Participants will report pain intensity on a numeric scale and describe how pain interferes with their daily life activities.
DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) Questionnaire
A self-reported questionnaire that measures physical function and symptoms in individuals with upper limb conditions. It evaluates the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) involving the hand, arm, and shoulder.
McCaffrey's Initial Pain Assessment Tool
A structured assessment that includes diagrams for marking pain locations, along with descriptions of pain quality, intensity, and duration. It helps to capture a comprehensive view of pain perception.
ABILHAND Questionnaire
A tool designed to assess manual ability and hand function in daily activities. Participants rate how easy or difficult it is to perform specific tasks requiring hand use.
Purdue Pegboard Test
A standardized test to measure fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. Participants are tasked with placing small pegs into holes on a board as quickly as possible, following a specified pattern.
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