Aromatase Inhibitors Therapy, Mastectomy
Conditions
Keywords
Mastectomy, Aromatase inhibitors therapy
Brief summary
Reverse Fly Exercise On Supraspinatus Tendinitis In Patients Receiving Aromatase Inhibitors Therapy After Mastectomy
Detailed description
40 female patients who have mastectomy and receiving aromatase inhibitor therapy will participate in this study. Their ages will be ranged from 50 to 70 years. The participants will be selected from (national cancer institution Design of the study: In this study the patients will be randomly assigned into two equal groups Group A (Study group): This group will include 20 patients who will receive after 3:6 weeks from starting aromatase inhibitor the reverse fly exercise , in additions Traditional treatment for tendonitis post mastectomy and their medical treatment. (physiotherapeutic treatments 3 times a week for 8 weeks , including , (pendulum ex , soft tissue release , stretching ex., strengthening ex. and ROM ex.) and their medical treatment. Group B (Control group): This group includes 20 patients who will receive the traditional physical therapy program (pendulum ex , soft tissue release, stretching ex., strengthening ex. and ROM ex.) and their medical treatment ,3 times a week for 8 weeks.
Interventions
OTHERReverse fly excercise
The procedure Stand with feet shoulder width apart while holding a dumbbell in each hand Flex the hips and knees slightly leaning the trunk forward while maintaining a neutral spine Allow the arms to hang perpendicular to the floor with elbows slightly flexed Horizontally abduct the shoulders by lifting the arms laterally until they are level with the shoulders Retract the scapulae at the top of the movement without elevating the shoulders Lower the arms slowly and with control back to the starting position Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
OTHERControl group
This group includes 20 patients who will receive the traditional physical therapy program (pendulum ex , soft tissue release, stretching ex., strengthening ex. and ROM ex.) and their medical treatment ,3 times a week for 8 weeks. 1.2 Criteria for the patient selection:
Sponsors
Cairo University
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Intervention model description
RCT study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age range between 50:70 years. * Female patients participate in the study. * All patients with unilateral mastectomy. * Patients who receiving aromatase inhibitors treatment. * All patients will enroll in this study with have their informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients have Metastases * Patients with Lymphedema * Patients with Rheumatoid arthritis * Patients have Neurological deficits (stroke, Parkinsonism) * Patients with Psychological disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness | Before 1st physical therapy session And after 8 weeks of regular 3 session per week of physical therapy | Using Dynamic ultrasonography for measuring |
| Functional ability | Before 1st physical therapy session And after 8 weeks of regular 3 sessions/week of physical therapy | By Quik DASH Questionnaire |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
CONTACTNourhan Ahmed Mahmoud Souliman, Master degree
Outcome results
None listed