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Abstract To evaluate efficacy of the interactive video gaming on upper limb functional activity postmastectomy. Subjects: Thirty female patients with postmastectomy were divided randomly into two groups. group (A) Fifteen patients received traditional physical therapy program in addition to interactive video gaming. group (B) fifteen patients received traditional physical therapy program only. Duration of treatment was fifteen minutes, three times per week and the total period of treatment was four weeks. Methods of evaluation were measurement of upper limb range of motion and functional self assessment scale. The results of this study showed a significant difference in the range of motion of shoulder abduction between the study group and the control group. Also, there was a significant difference between the functional self assessment scale between both groups. Conclusion: The interactive video gaming had a valuable effect on improving functional activity of upper limb in postmastectomy patients. Also it leads to increase the range of motion, improve mobility and regaining normal daily activites |