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Effect of six-week resistance training with Thera-Band and combined training on static and dynamic balance in breast cancer survivors: a randomized clinical controlled trial
Nouri R, Schroeder J, Champiri BM, Akochakian M
Middle East Journal of Cancer 2020 Summer;11(3):343-350
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: Balance impairment is related to breast cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of six-week resistance training with Thera-Band and combined training (training with Thera-Band and core stability training) on static and dynamic balance in breast cancer survivors. METHOD(S): In this randomized controlled trail, we divided 75 patients with breast cancer into three groups: (1) resistance training group (n = 25, age 46 +/- 5.82, BMI 25.7 +/- 3.9), combined training group, (n = 25, age 48.9 +/- 7.06, BMI 24.6 +/- 3.5), and control group (n = 25, age 46 +/- 7.15, BMI 25.17 +/- 3.7). Afterwards, we employed Single leg standing and Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) to measure the static balance; Four Square Step Test (FSST) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) were further used for dynamic balance in pre-and post-test. Exercise program was performed by two training groups for six weeks and three sessions per week. Resistance training with Thera-Band group performed 13 resistance trainings with Thera-Band. In combined group, resistance training was similar to Thera-Band group, but combined group were performed seven core stability trainings. We analyzed the data by two-way repeated measurements ANOVA using the software package SPSS V.22. RESULT(S): Results showed that there were no significant interaction effects indicating an exercise specific development, depending on the type of exercise or control condition (p > 0.05). Furthermore, there were no significant deference among the resistance training with Thera-Band, the combined exercise, and the control groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION(S): It can be concluded that the six-week resistance training with Thera-Band and combined training (training with Thera-Band and core stability training) has no positive effects on static and dynamic balance in breast cancer survivors. We recommend that more studies be conducted in this regard.

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