This study will determine whether patients who receive regular physical therapy immediately following a modified neck dissection surgery will report decreased shoulder disability, decreased pain, improved or maintained shoulder range of motion and strength, and improved quality of life than those who receive only home instruction.

A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

A Randomized Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention on Upper Quarter Strength and Mobility, and Reported Upper Extremity Disability and Quality of Life Measures Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

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A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

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