Effect of Thera-Band Versus Swiss Ball Exercises on Postural Stability in Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Thera-Band exercises, Swiss ball exercises, Traditional physical therapy program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Post Mastectomy Lymphedema. Basic parameters: 30 years — 50 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
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Overview
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Thera-band exercises versus Swiss ball exercises on postural stability in unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema.
Detailed description
The need for this study develops from the lack of information in the published studies about the effectiveness of Thera-band exercises and Swiss ball exercise on balance in unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition associated with functional impairment of the body segment.
The asymmetry between hemi Corp related to the range of motion, muscle strength, sensory stimuli and volume, reduce the ability to perceive and integrate information on the maintenance of the center of gravity and postural balance.
The damage in the balance of patients with breast cancer is pointed out in the literature and is related to factors related to surgical intervention, adjuvant treatment, or even unilateral asymmetry caused by upper limb lymphedema.
Core stability exercises improve neuromuscular system performance that causes the optimal lumbar-pelvic -hip chain mobility and good acceleration and deceleration, appropriate muscular balance, proximal stability and good function.
Progressive resistance training interventions designed to increase strength and reduce the falls in elderly were effective in reducing both rate of falls and risk of falling, especially when some form of balance exercise was an integral part of the program.
The present study is designed to investigate the effect of Thera-band exercises versus Swiss ball exercises on balance in unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema.
Interventions
- Other Thera-Band exercises
Participants in the first experimental group performed a Thera-Band exercise program 3 sessions weekly, for 8 weeks with progressive resistance, divided into four 2-week phases. Each 60-minute session included a 10-min warm-up (walking, jogging, and calisthenics), 45-min Thera-Band exercises, and 5-min cool-down. Phase 1 focused on major muscle groups (e.g., shoulder press, biceps curl). Phase 2 included trunk and leg-focused moves (e.g., reverse flies, lunge). Phase 3 added advanced resistance - Other Swiss ball exercises
Participants in the second experimental group performed Swiss ball exercises 3 sessions weekly, for 8 weeks. Exercises included warm-up (15-5 mins), core Swiss ball training (progressing from 1 to 4 sets), and cool-down. Each session focused on abdominal, back, leg, trunk, and balance training using varied exercises performed for 30 seconds with rest. Exercise intensity ranged from 80-95% of max effort, increasing weekly. The Swiss ball size was selected based on patient height to ensure proper - Other Traditional physical therapy program
Participants in both experimental groups performed a traditional physical therapy program in the form of complex decongestive physical therapy(CDPT), including (manual lymphatic drainage, compression, exercise and skin care) and balance training, 3 sessions weekly, for 8 weeks.
Primary outcome measures
- Center of Pressure (COP) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Total Force (Weight) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Load Distribution [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Limb volume measurement [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients are females.
- Patient with post mastectomy unilateral lymphedema.
- Their age will range from (30-50) years.
- Patients will be given their informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Musculoskeletal disorders that will impair performance during training and tests.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases.
- Neurological and renal disorders.
- Metabolic or vascular disease with a neurological component such as diabetes.
- Malignant conditions.
- Primary lymphedema.
- Psychiatric illness, severe behavior or cognitive disorders.
- Uncooperative patients.
- Pregnancy.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Damanhour Oncology Center — Damanhūr
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07019311 · P.T.REC/012/005215