Effects of Scapulathoracic Stabilization Exercises Plus Complex Decongestive Therapy in Women With Lymphedema
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Exercise
- Lymphedema
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentMasking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 65 years
- Gender
- Only males
Description
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that occurs with the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in interstitial tissue spaces as a result of abnormal development or damage to the lymphatic system. Lymphedema is divided into 2 as primary and secondary. Secondary lymphedema is the most commo...
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that occurs with the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in interstitial tissue spaces as a result of abnormal development or damage to the lymphatic system. Lymphedema is divided into 2 as primary and secondary. Secondary lymphedema is the most common form seen in upper extremity, usually after breast cancer treatment approaches. In lymphedema, not only upper limb affected, but also posture, balance, shoulder girdle, scapula and quality of life can be adversely affected. Complex decongestive therapy has been accepted as the gold standard treatment in lymphedema to reduce edema, however, there were insufficient studies investigating the effects on the posture and the balance in patients with lymphedema. Scapulatoracic stabilization exercises aim to increase muscle stability ability, kinesthetic awareness, ovarall stability and balance. However, when the literature is reviewed, no study is found investigating the effect of scapulatoracic stabilization exercises in individuals who developed lymphedema after mastectomy.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04421807
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Seyda TOPRAK CELENAY Ankara Yildirim Beyaz?t University