Virtual reality balance training versus core stability exercises on balance in patients with unilateral lymphedema

Shimaa Galal El Sayed; Amal Mohamed Abd El Baky; Intsar Salim Abdel-aziz Waked; Ashraf El-sebaie Mohamed

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.6407

Authors

Shimaa Galal El Sayed
Shimaagalal1986@gmail.com
M.Sc., Physical Therapist at the Egyptian Ministry of Health, Egypt
Amal Mohamed Abd El Baky Professor of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Vice Dean for postgraduate studies and research, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Intsar Salim Abdel-aziz Waked Professor and Chairman of Physical Therapy Department for surgery, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Ashraf El-sebaie Mohamed Faculty Of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

Keywords:

core stability exercises, lymphedema, Wii fit balance board

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between Wii fit balance board and core stability exercises on balance dysfunction in patients with unilateral lymphedema. Method: Sixty patients (women) aged 40-60 years with grade 1 or 2 lymphedema were randomly assigned into the following two groups. Group A received the Wii fit balanced exercises for three times per week for four weeks as total treatment duration in form of (Ski Slalom, Advanced Skiing, Ski Jumping followed by Header and Jump Rope).; Group B received core stability exercises for 4 weeks (3times/week) in form of {1- Abdominal bracing (10 repetitions x10 second holds), 2- Curl up (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 3- Supine bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 4- Supine unilateral bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each leg), 5- Plank (3 sets x 10 repetitions) and 6- Bird dog (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each limb)}. Balance was determined using time up and go (TUG) and Wii fit results by using the Wii fit balance board. Balance was measured before and 4 weeks after the treatment program.

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