Health Condition 1: C509- Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Resistance Training program: Graded resistance exercises will be administered for 12 weeks using therabands for the affected upper limb with lymphedema
Control Intervention1: Not Applic
Sponsors
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Breast cancer survivors with upper limb lymphedema after: 1. breast conservative surgery 2. modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection (levels I and II), 3. adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy and hormonal therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants unable to follow instructions 1. Musculoskeletal disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, fragility fractures involving upper limb, compartment syndrome) in which exercises cannot be performed. 2. Clinical evidence of impaired peripheral vascular circulation in affected limb with BCRL 3. Clinical evidence of acute cellulitis in affected limb with BCRL 4. End stage organ failure (renal, cardiac, hepatic) 5. Left ventricular ejection fraction 6. Severe valvular heart disease 7. Participants with any acute illness 8. Stage IV breast cancer (ECOG score > 2) 9. Bilateral upper limb lymphedema 10. Participants receiving pharmacological treatment for osteoporosis and bone health 11. Participants on steroid therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone mineral density (T-score) Timepoint: Time point 1 - Day 0 (Baseline) Time point 2 - Day 90 (Post Intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Limb Girth (ml) Upper Limb functionTimepoint: Time point 1 - Day 0 (Baseline) Time point 2 - Day 90 (Post Intervention) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNitika Panakkal
Manipal College of Health Professions
Outcome results
None listed