Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises on Abdominal Deep Muscles in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Abdominal isometric endurance
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of physical training program to improve deep stabilizer muscle in colorectal cancer survivors
Detailed Description
Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer when considering both genders. Musculoskeletal alterations have been described related to techniques used during surgery, that it produces an inhibition of deep abdominal muscles. These muscles are in charge of lumbopelvic stabilization muscle linked to reduced ability to maintain independence in daily activity life that could have affected their quality of life Objective: The aim objective will be evaluated short and long-term effects of physical activity program for muscle stabilization. Methods: 20 colorectal cancer survivors will be recruited from the Department of Oncology of Clínico San Cecilio Hospital. Patients will be randomized in physical activity program group and usual care group. Physical activity groups will receive an eight week program form improve the muscle stabilization. Discussion: Researchers attempts to increase the fitness level and reduce musculoskeletal disorders in colorectal cancer survivors through a physical activity interventions focusing in muscle stabilization.
Investigators
Manuel Arroyo Morales
PhD, MD
Universidad de Granada
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients under partial colorectal resection to treat colon cancer
- •Diagnosis of I, II or IIIa stage of colorectal cancer
- •Completion of adjuvant therapy (except for hormone therapy)
- •Medical clearance of participation
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants will be excluded if they presents with cancer recurrence or if they will have undergone previous abdominal surgeries or will be diagnosed with concomitant conditions, such as previous lower-back pain or musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome).
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Abdominal isometric endurance
Time Frame: Baseline- 8 weeks
Isometric endurance of trunk flexors will be used to determine endurance strength of abdominal muscles. Patients will be laid supine, maintaining hips and knees bent at 90 degrees, feet flat approximately 30 inches from the buttocks and arms extended with hands on knees without actually touching. Patients will be instructed to separate the trunk from the stretcher to the inferior angle of the scapula and maintain this position as long as possible. Time (in seconds) will be measured until a maximum of 90 seconds
Secondary Outcomes
- Fatigue(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Static balance(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Fitness perceived(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Flexibility(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Body composition:(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Pain:(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Functional capacity(Baseline- 8 weeks)
- Lower back muscle strength(Baseline- 8 weeks)