Postmastectomy lymphoedema syndrome. Postmastectomy lymphoedema syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention of this study is yoga exercise for 8 weeks( 3 sessions in each week ). Two sessions of the weekly schedule will held in one hour at clinic training hall and under the
Rehabilitation
The intervention of this study is yoga exercise for 8 weeks( 3 sessions in each week ). Two sessions of the weekly schedule will held in one hour at clinic training hall and under the supervision of t
The observation group will receive standardize routine care of lymphedema clinic and will evaluate at three time steps.
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having tendency to participate in the research Having the ability to communicate verbally for cooperation Women with secondary upper limb Lymphedema followed by mastectomy confirmed by the clinician Possibility to use DVD at home Ability to move independently without the need for auxiliary equipment At least one year interval from mastectomy surgery to entering the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to cooperate Establishing any condition that can lead to exacerbation of illness or hospitalization The history of congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Patients under chemotherapy or radiotherapy Having pacemaker Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life. Timepoint: at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: a specific quality of life assessment questionnaire for cancer patients.;Arm volume. Timepoint: at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: water displacement volumeter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNazanin Barshan Tashnizi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed