NCT07043959

Comparative Effects of Isometrics Versus Range of Motion Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence in Post-Mastectomy Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Faisalabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of study was to investigate the comparative effectiveness of Isometrics versus Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence post-mastectomy. A randomized clinical trial was conducted, in which 30 participants were randomly assigned to 2 parallel groups. One group received Isometric Exercises, while the other received Range of Motion Exercises. Outcome measures included pain, range of motion and functional independence. Treatments were administered 3 times per week with 2 sets of each exercise with 5-7 repetitions per day for a duration of eight weeks.

Conditions

• Post Mastectomy
• Postmastectomy Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Isometrics Exercise	Shoulder Squeeze: The therapist instructed the patient to lift their arms to shoulder height while keeping the elbows bent, then move the arms backward until the shoulder blades come together. Arm Lift to Front and Side: The therapist instructed the patient to raise their arm forward and upward while applying gentle resistance for 2-3 seconds to facilitate front arm elevation. Then, the patient was guided to lift the arm sideways, with slight resistance applied for 2-3 seconds to assist in side-arm elevation.
PROCEDURE	Range of Motion Exercises	Wall Climb for Flexion: The therapist instructed the patient to move their fingers upward along the wall until they reach their limit, then repeat the movement. Arm across Chest for Adduction and Internal Rotation: The therapist instructed the patient to move the affected arm toward the unaffected arm and shoulder. Wand Exercise for Flexion and Abduction: The patient was instructed to hold a wand with both hands and move it forward and sideways toward the affected side

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-25
• Primary completion: 2025-05-25
• Completion: 2025-05-25
• First posted: 2025-06-29
• Last updated: 2025-07-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan