Abdominoplasty
Conditions
Keywords
abdominoplasty, Abdominal Exercises, Ultrasonography, Muscle Strength, Russian stimulation
Brief summary
To investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles' strength after abdominoplasty
Detailed description
To investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles' strength after abdominoplasty. Sixty patients will undergo abdominoplasty, their age ranged from 20 to 45 years, they were randomly distributed into four equal groups. The ultrasonography was used to evaluate abdominal muscle thickness as indicator for muscle strength at 4 occasions, initial assessment, pre-operative assessment, 2 months post-operative assessment, and finally 4 months post-operative assessment). For study group (A); received graduated abdominal exercises, group (B); received Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, group (c); received combination between graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, the study groups received the treatment protocol for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively for control group (D); were instructed to presume in normal activities of daily living preoperatively
Interventions
Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises In this study the following equipments will be used to achieve treatment approaches: Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball 55 cm & 65 cm diameter. Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing (Thera-band) with resistance ranges from light to very heavy (yellow, red, blue, green, and gray colors).
The Russian current is used for enhancing muscle; the muscular fiber by the electric stimulation.
OTHERCombination Product: Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation
Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation In this study the following equipments will be used to achieve treatment approaches: Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball 55 cm & 65 cm diameter. Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing (Thera-band) with resistance ranges from light to very heavy (yellow, red, blue, green, and gray colors). The Russian current is used for enhancing muscle; the muscular fiber by the electric stimulation.
Sponsors
South Valley University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Blinding process to participants and care providers was impossible due to the nature of intervention therapy. Data were analyzed by an impartial statistician (outcomes assessor), referring to each arm with an encoded name: groups (A) & (B) & (C) ( three study groups ) and group (D) ( control group )
Intervention model description
Sixty patients will undergo abdominoplasty, their age ranged from 20 to 45 years, they were randomly distributed into four equal groups. The ultrasonography was used to evaluate abdominal muscle thickness as indicator for muscle strength at 4 occasions, initial assessment, pre-operative assessment, 2 months post-operative assessment, and finally 4 months post-operative assessment). For study group (A); received graduated abdominal exercises, group (B); received Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, group (c); received combination between graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, the study groups received the treatment protocol for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively for control group (D); were instructed to presume in normal activities of daily living preoperatively
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age range between 20-45 years. All patients desire an elective surgical repair. * All patients were diagnosed with ventral hernia based on surgeon assessment. * All patients will participate in the study. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. * All patients are able to act in abdominal training program. * All patients are able to follow orders during testing and training times.
Exclusion criteria
* A strangulated hernia. * History of surgical interference (abdominal surgery) less than one year. * Liver cirrhosis with or without ascites. * Hip or spine deformities or contractures. * Bowel obstruction, peritonitis, or perforation. * Local or systemic infection. * Patient is pregnant or intended to become pregnant during this period. * Patient has indication for urgent surgery determinate by surgeon.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal muscles peak torque | first or initial assessment at day 0. | Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion. |
| Abdominal muscles thickness | first or initial assessment at day 0. | it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed