Open AccessVirtual reality balance training versus core stability exercises on balance in patients with unilateral lymphedema
Author(s) -
Shimaa Galal El Sayed,
Amal Mohamed Abd El Baky,
Intsar Salim Abdel-aziz Waked,
Ashraf El-sebaie Mohamed
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences (ijhs) (en línea)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2550-6978
pISSN - 2550-696X
DOI - 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns2.6407
Subject(s) - core stability , balance (ability) , physical therapy , medicine , supine position , physical medicine and rehabilitation , core (optical fiber) , lymphedema , mathematics , core strength , jump , surgery , computer science , telecommunications , physics , cancer , quantum mechanics , breast cancer
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between Wii fit balance board and core stability exercises on balance dysfunction in patients with unilateral lymphedema. Method: Sixty patients (women) aged 40-60 years with grade 1 or 2 lymphedema were randomly assigned into the following two groups. Group A received the Wii fit balanced exercises for three times per week for four weeks as total treatment duration in form of (Ski Slalom, Advanced Skiing, Ski Jumping followed by Header and Jump Rope).; Group B received core stability exercises for 4 weeks (3times/week) in form of {1- Abdominal bracing (10 repetitions x10 second holds), 2- Curl up (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 3- Supine bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 4- Supine unilateral bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each leg), 5- Plank (3 sets x 10 repetitions) and 6- Bird dog (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each limb)}. Balance was determined using time up and go (TUG) and Wii fit results by using the Wii fit balance board. Balance was measured before and 4 weeks after the treatment program.