Can traditional games be an option in increasing the physical activity of women following mastectomy?

Abstract

Study aim: the purpose of the present study was to investigate the potential of traditional games as a method of increasing the physical activity (PA) of women following mastectomy. A cross-sectional survey during the 20th ONCO Games was conducted and the sample included data from women divided into two groups: up to 50 years old (n = 26) and over 50 years old (n = 86).

Keywords

• mastectomy
• rehabilitation
• physical activity
• traditional games