Effect of Preoperative Abdominal Exercises and Russian Current on Muscle Strength Post Ventral Hernioplasty

Effect of Preoperative Graduated Abdominal Exercises and Russian Current Stimulation on Muscle Strength Post Ventral Hernioplasty

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles strength after ventral hernioplasty by using isokinetic dynamometer and Ultrasonography as methods of measurement.

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles strength after ventral hernioplasty by using isokinetic dynamometer and Ultrasonography as methods of measurement.

Criteria of inclusion:

• The age is from 20 to 45 years.
• All patients want to optionally repair surgery.
• Ventral hernia is diagnosed on the basis of a surgeon evaluation.
• The study will include all patients.
• The informed consent of all the patients enrolled.

Criteria for exclusion:

• history of surgical interference for less than one year (abdominal surgery).
• Cirrhosis of the liver with ascites or without them.
• Deformity or contracture of the hip or spine.
• Obstruction of bowel, peritonitis or drilling.