Effect of Abdominal Exercises and Russian Stimulation on The Abdominal Muscles Strength After Abdominoplasty

January 12, 2021 updated by: Mohammed E. Ali, Ph. D Candidate., South Valley University

Effect of Preoperative Graduated Abdominal Exercises and Russian Stimulation on The Abdominal Muscles Strength After Abdominoplasty

To investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles' strength after abdominoplasty

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

To investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles' strength after abdominoplasty. Sixty patients will undergo abdominoplasty, their age ranged from 20 to 45 years, they were randomly distributed into four equal groups. The ultrasonography was used to evaluate abdominal muscle thickness as indicator for muscle strength at 4 occasions, initial assessment, pre-operative assessment, 2 months post-operative assessment, and finally 4 months post-operative assessment). For study group (A); received graduated abdominal exercises, group (B); received Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, group (c); received combination between graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles, the study groups received the treatment protocol for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively for control group (D); were instructed to presume in normal activities of daily living preoperatively

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Qina, Egypt, 83523
        • South Valley University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 45 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age range between 20-45 years. All patients desire an elective surgical repair.
  • All patients were diagnosed with ventral hernia based on surgeon assessment.
  • All patients will participate in the study.
  • All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent.
  • All patients are able to act in abdominal training program.
  • All patients are able to follow orders during testing and training times.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A strangulated hernia.
  • History of surgical interference (abdominal surgery) less than one year.
  • Liver cirrhosis with or without ascites.
  • Hip or spine deformities or contractures.
  • Bowel obstruction, peritonitis, or perforation.
  • Local or systemic infection.
  • Patient is pregnant or intended to become pregnant during this period.
  • Patient has indication for urgent surgery determinate by surgeon.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: FACTORIAL
  • Masking: SINGLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: The Study group A
they received graduated abdominal strengthening exercises for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively.
Other: Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises

Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises

In this study the following equipments will be used to achieve treatment approaches:

Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball 55 cm & 65 cm diameter. Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing (Thera-band) with resistance ranges from light to very heavy (yellow, red, blue, green, and gray colors).
EXPERIMENTAL: The Study group B
they received Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively.
Device: The Russian current stimulation
The Russian current is used for enhancing muscle; the muscular fiber by the electric stimulation.
EXPERIMENTAL: The Study group C
they received combination between graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on abdominal muscles for 30 min., 3 times per week for 6 weeks preoperatively.
Other: Combination Product: Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation

Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation

In this study the following equipments will be used to achieve treatment approaches:

Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball 55 cm & 65 cm diameter. Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing (Thera-band) with resistance ranges from light to very heavy (yellow, red, blue, green, and gray colors).

The Russian current is used for enhancing muscle; the muscular fiber by the electric stimulation.
NO_INTERVENTION: The Control group D
they were instructed to presume in normal activities of daily living preoperatively, without abdominal exercises or Russian stimulation.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Abdominal muscles peak torque
Time Frame: first or initial assessment at day 0.
Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.
first or initial assessment at day 0.
Abdominal muscles peak torque
Time Frame: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.
third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
Abdominal muscles peak torque
Time Frame: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.
Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.
fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.
Abdominal muscles thickness
Time Frame: first or initial assessment at day 0.
it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.
first or initial assessment at day 0.
Abdominal muscles thickness
Time Frame: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.
third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
Abdominal muscles thickness
Time Frame: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.
it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.
fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.
Abdominal muscles peak torque
Time Frame: second or preoperative assessment after 42 days of treatment.
Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.
second or preoperative assessment after 42 days of treatment.
Abdominal muscles thickness
Time Frame: second or preoperative assessment after 42 days of treatment.
it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.
second or preoperative assessment after 42 days of treatment.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

South Valley University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ayman M. Elmakaky, South Valley University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

October 1, 2020

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

January 31, 2021

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

February 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 11, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2021

First Posted (ACTUAL)

January 15, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

January 15, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2021

Last Verified

January 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • P.T.REC/012/002578

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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