A pilot study of a supervised group exercise programme as a rehabilitation treatment for women with breast cancer receiving adjuvant treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Campbell ◽  
Nanette Mutrie ◽  
Fiona White ◽  
Fiona McGuire ◽  
Nora Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Adjuvant Treatment ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Rehabilitation Treatment

Goserelin as ovarian protection in the adjuvant treatment of premenopausal breast cancer: a phase II pilot study

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Recchia ◽  
Gigliola Sica ◽  
Sandro De Filippis ◽  
Gaetano Saggio ◽  
Michele Rosselli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Adjuvant Treatment ◽  
Premenopausal Breast Cancer ◽  
Ovarian Protection

scholarly journals Implementation of an Exercise Program in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation to Improve Shoulder Outcomes: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dragana Ceprnja ◽  
Katherine Maka
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Cancer Rehabilitation ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Shoulder Range

Purpose: To examine the effects of a group exercise program on shoulder pain, disability, range of motion, and strength. Method: This was an observational study of twenty-six patients who had undergone breast cancer surgery and were receiving physiotherapy intervention. The intervention was a supervised 8-week exercise group program. The primary outcome measure was shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Secondary outcome measures were shoulder range of motion of flexion and abduction and strength of shoulder flexion and abduction. Results: The average age of patients referred to the group was 56-years (range of 29 to 71 years). The average time since surgery was 6-9 months (range of 2 to 16 months). The exercise group intervention resulted in small reductions in SPADI scores (pConclusion: An 8-week group exercise program can be effectively implemented in the clinic without any seen side effects. There were improvements in shoulder range of motion and strength, and a reduction in pain and disability although not clinically significant. This pilot study assists clinicians with incorporating an exercise program for patients in breast cancer rehabilitation.

scholarly journals CoDuSe group exercise programme improves balance and reduces falls in people with multiple sclerosis: A multi-centre, randomized, controlled pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1394-1404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Carling ◽  
Anette Forsberg ◽  
Martin Gunnarsson ◽  
Ylva Nilsagård
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Near Falls

Background: Imbalance leading to falls is common in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Objective: To evaluate the effects of a balance group exercise programme (CoDuSe) on balance and walking in PwMS (Expanded Disability Status Scale, 4.0–7.5). Methods: A multi-centre, randomized, controlled single-blinded pilot study with random allocation to early or late start of exercise, with the latter group serving as control group for the physical function measures. In total, 14 supervised 60-minute exercise sessions were delivered over 7 weeks. Pretest–posttest analyses were conducted for self-reported near falls and falls in the group starting late. Primary outcome was Berg Balance Scale (BBS). A total of 51 participants were initially enrolled; three were lost to follow-up. Results: Post-intervention, the exercise group showed statistically significant improvement ( p = 0.015) in BBS and borderline significant improvement in MS Walking Scale ( p = 0.051), both with large effect sizes (3.66; −2.89). No other significant differences were found between groups. In the group starting late, numbers of falls and near falls were statistically significantly reduced after exercise compared to before ( p < 0.001; p < 0.004). Conclusion: This pilot study suggests that the CoDuSe exercise improved balance and reduced perceived walking limitations, compared to no exercise. The intervention reduced falls and near falls frequency.

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