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Objective: To evaluate the effects of Pilates exercises on functional and upper limb mobility aspects in women with breast cancer. Materials and Methods: A sample of a 53-year-old non-mastectomized woman with severe upper limb lymphedema homolateral to breast cancer. Anthropometry, isometric strength resistance, joint mobility, and subjective perception of weight and upper limb discomfort were evaluated before and after 12 weeks of a Pilates method exercise program (15 exercises / 10 repetitions), with 3 weekly sessions, with duration 45 minutes. Results: It was verified that there was an increase in upper limb isometric strength resistance (116.66%), increased flexibility in the glenohumeral goniometry test in flexion movements (14.28%), extension (14.28%), adduction (25%) and abduction (6.25%) of the affected upper limb after 12 weeks of training. In addition, reductions in circumference measurements of the affected limb were observed: 2.85% in the upper forearm, 3.57% in the medial forearm, 4.54% in the wrist, 4.54% in the upper arm and 8.82% in the upper arm. medial arm. There was also a 52.38% increase in joint mobility and an 80% improvement in the subjective perception of weight and upper limb discomfort evaluated after the Pilates intervention. Conclusion: Pilates exercise practice presents a non-pharmacological intervention strategy that can help improve upper limb functionality and mobility in women with breast cancer.

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