Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises and Recovery Myofascial Release Massage on Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. (17th July 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cantarero-Villanueva, Irene; Fernández-Lao, Carolina; del Moral-Avila, Rosario; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, María Belén; Arroyo-Morales, Manuel
• Other Names: Saad Bashar Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2011-07-17
• Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/620619
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-427X

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of the present paper was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week multimodal program focused on core stability exercises and recovery massage with DVD support for a 6-month period in physical and psychological outcomes in breast cancer survivors. A randomized controlled clinical trial was performed. Seventy-eight (n = 78 ) breast cancer survivors were assigned to experimental (core stability exercises plus massage-myofascial release) and control (usual health care) groups. The intervention period was 8 weeks. Mood state, fatigue, trunk curl endurance, and leg strength were determined at baseline, after the last treatment session, and at 6 months of followup. Immediately after treatment and at 6 months, fatigue, mood state, trunk curl endurance, and leg strength exhibited greater improvement within the experimental group compared to placebo group. This paper showed that a multimodal program focused on core stability exercises and massage reduced fatigue, tension, depression, and improved vigor and muscle strength after intervention and 6 months after discharge.