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This study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy of VR and PNF on lymphedema and function in unilateral post-mastectomy lymphedema (UPML) patients. The patients were subdivided into two equal groups, 15 in each. Fifteen patients performed virtual reality-based exercises plus complete decongestive therapy, while the other fifteen patients performed proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation plus complete decongestive therapy. The volume difference between normal and affected limbs was calculated before and after eight sessions of treatment for both groups by using the circumferential method. And the upper limb function was assessed before and after eight sessions of treatment for both groups by using the Arabic version of the Quick DASH scale.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| virtual reality | Active Comparator |
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| propreoceptive neuromuscular facilitation | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| virtual reality | Other | wii video game based exercise |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| lymphedema volume | turncated cone formula using circumferential measurement of both upper limbs | 4 weeks |
| upper limb function | quick-disability of arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) scale. minimum score is zero and maximum score is 44. higher score means worse outcome. | 4 weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| doaa AA abd-el-wahed, A.lecturer | assistant lecturer at faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university | Giza | 11432 | Egypt |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32537717 | Derived | Atef D, Elkeblawy MM, El-Sebaie A, Abouelnaga WAI. A quasi-randomized clinical trial: virtual reality versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for postmastectomy lymphedema. J Egypt Natl Canc Inst. 2020 Jun 15;32(1):29. doi: 10.1186/s43046-020-00041-5. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000072656 | Breast Cancer Lymphedema |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008209 | Lymphedema |
| D008206 | Lymphatic Diseases |
| D006425 | Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases |
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D052580 | Muscle Stretching Exercises |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005081 | Exercise Therapy |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D000359 | Aftercare |
| D003266 | Continuity of Patient Care |
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| proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| Other |
PNF with breathing |
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| complete decogestive therapy | Other | pneumatic compression, manual lymph drainage, skin care and home exercise program |
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| D010335 |
| Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D005791 |
| Patient Care |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D015444 | Exercise |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D009068 | Movement |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |