Effects of Elastic Band Versus Free Weight Resistance Training on Functional Capacity, Pulmonary Functioning and Quality of Life in Phase 2 of CABG Patients.
Effects of Elastic Band Versus Free Weight Resistance Training on Functional Capacity, Pulmonary Functioning and Quality of Life in Phase 2 of CABG Patients.
The aim of this study compares the effects of elastic band and free weights on functional capacity, lung function and quality of life in phase 2 coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Resistance training is vital in cardiac rehabilitation for improving physical function, strength, and independence. These patients typically experience reduced functional capacity and lung function due to post-surgical deconditioning and inactivity, which can also impact quality of life.Determining whether elastic bands or free weights provide greater benefits in these areas may help optimize cardiac rehabilitation protocols by identifying a safe, effective, and accessible approach for improving patient outcomes. This research has the potential to guide evidence-based resistance training in post- coronary artery bypass grafting rehabilitation, ultimately supporting recovery and enhancing quality of life of patients.
Patients who undergo cardiac surgery frequently faces pulmonary complications. This study aims to compare the effects of elastic band and free weights on functional capacity, lung function and quality of life in phase 2 coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Resistance training is vital in cardiac rehabilitation for improving physical function, strength, and independence. These patients typically experience reduced functional capacity and lung function due to post-surgical deconditioning and inactivity, which can also impact quality of life. Determining whether elastic bands or free weights provide greater benefits in these areas may help optimize cardiac rehabilitation protocols by identifying a safe, effective, and accessible approach for improving patient outcomes.
This research has the potential to guide evidence-based resistance training in post- coronary artery bypass grafting rehabilitation, ultimately supporting recovery and enhancing quality of life of patients. By comparing the effects of elastic band versus free weights resistance training on functional capacity, pulmonary functioning and quality of life in phase 2 of coronary artery bypass grafting. It will be a randomized clinical trial. Age of selected patients will be between 45 to 65 years and data will be collected from them. There will be two groups i.e. group A will receive 10 min walk warm up after that resistance training of upper and lower limb by using dumb bells and group B will receive 10 min of walk as warm up after that resistance training of upper and lower limb by using elastic band. International physical activity questionnaire used for quality of life, 6 min walk test for functional capacity and forced expiratory volume, forced vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate for lung functioning.
Trial will be completed in 12 weeks (2x/week) after patients got discharged 4-8 weeks after the surgery and before and after each session, primary and secondary outcomes will be measured for both groups. After data collection, data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25
Inclusion Criteria:
Male and female
Exclusion Criteria:
Unstable cardiovascular condition.