Comparative Effects of Isometrics Versus Range of Motion Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence in Post-Mastectomy Patients

University of Faisalabad

Status: Completed

Conditions: Postmastectomy Pain; Post Mastectomy

Treatments: Procedure: Range of Motion Exercises; Procedure: Isometrics Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07043959

TUF/PB/40/1033/40

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of study was to investigate the comparative effectiveness of Isometrics versus Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence post-mastectomy. A randomized clinical trial was conducted, in which 30 participants were randomly assigned to 2 parallel groups. One group received Isometric Exercises, while the other received Range of Motion Exercises. Outcome measures included pain, range of motion and functional independence. Treatments were administered 3 times per week with 2 sets of each exercise with 5-7 repetitions per day for a duration of eight weeks.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 45 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Women between the ages of 45 and 65
• Underwent a one-sided mastectomy
• No history of shoulder injuries
• Able to understand instructions and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Experiencing severe pain
• Diagnosed with advanced lymph edema
• Physically unable to engage in exercises
• Medically unstable

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Isometrics Exercise Group A

Experimental group

Description:

Group A received a hot pack for 10-15 minutes and performed deep breathing exercises for 3-4 repetitions. Patients were instructed in diaphragmatic breathing, where they inhaled deeply, held their breath for 2-3 seconds, and then exhaled. Following this, isometric exercises were performed, consisting of 2 sets of each exercise with 5-7 repetitions per set, done three times per week for a total duration of 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Procedure: Isometrics Exercise

Range of Motion Exerccise Group B

Active Comparator group

Description:

Group B received a hot pack for 10-15 minutes and performed deep breathing exercises for 3-4 repetitions. Patients were guided in diaphragmatic breathing, where they inhaled deeply, held their breath for 2-3 seconds, and then exhaled. Afterward, they performed Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, consisting of 2 sets of each exercise with 5-7 repetitions per set, conducted three times per week over a period of 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Procedure: Range of Motion Exercises