The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises on Some Physical Characteristics and Muscle Strength in Women Who Underwent Mastectomy

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects of calisthenic exercises on certain physical parameters and muscle strength in women who have undergone mastectomy surgery. A total of 30 women, aged between 40 and 60 years, who were receiving post-mastectomy treatment at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Training and Research Hospital, voluntarily participated in the study. Participants were selected using a simple random sampling method. Individuals deemed eligible for measurements by a specialist oncologist were included in the study. Institutional permission and ethical approval were obtained from the Faculty of Medicine at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. The participants’ ages were determined based on official identification. Measurements included height, body weight, body fat percentage, circumference measurements, handgrip strength, leg and back strength. The results were presented as arithmetic means (x̄) and standard deviations (sd). Independent samples t-test was used to determine differences between groups. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. According to the findings, differences in body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, back strength, and relative strength values were statistically significant between the groups (p<0.05). Although numerical differences were observed in other variables, these were not statistically significant (p>0.05). In conclusion, the more favorable values observed in certain physical characteristics and strength parameters among women who engaged in calisthenic exercises after mastectomy suggest that calisthenic resistance exercises may have a positive impact on muscular system function.

Keywords

• Calisthenic Exercise
• Mastectomy
• Motoric Parameters
• Physical Parameters

Supporting Institution

No institutional support was received during the preparation and publication process of our study.

Ethical Statement

Permission for the study was obtained from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, on 05.07.2024, with approval number E-66779070-050.04-2400153680. Participants were given detailed information about the study and the tests involved. A signed 'Research Volunteer Participation Form' was obtained from each participant.

Thanks

Dear Prof. Dr. Murat ELİÖZ, We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your interest, meticulous editorial approach, and constructive contributions during the evaluation process of our study entitled "The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises on Some Physical Parameters and Muscle Strength in Women Who Underwent Mastectomy." In the demanding and detail-oriented process of academic publishing, your attention and support have been truly valuable to us. Your clear communication and guidance at every stage of the publication process have contributed significantly to improving the quality of our work. Once again, we thank you for your time, effort, and support, and we wish you continued success in your endeavors. Sincerely,

Mastektomi Geçirmiş Kadınlarda Kalistenik Egzersizlerin Bazı Fiziksel Özellikler Ve Kas Kuvveti Üzerine Etkisi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, mastektomi operasyonu geçiren kadınlarda kalistenik egzersizlerin bazı fiziksel parametreler ile kas gücüne etkisini belirlemek amacı ile yapılmıştır. Çalışmaya, Çanakkkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi'nde mastektomi sonrası tedavi gören 40-60 yaş aralığında olan, basit rastgele örneklem yöntemi ile belirlenen 30 kadın gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Çalışmaya, uzman onkolog doktor tarafından ölçümleri alınması uygun bulunan kişiler dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma için Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nden kurum izni ve etik kurulu alınmıştır. Katılımcıların yaşların belirlenmesinde kimlik bilgisi esas alınmıştır. Boy uzunluğu, vücut ağırlığı, vücut yağ yüzdesi, çevre ölçümü, kavram kuvveti, bacak ve sırt kuvveti ölçümleri alınmıştır. Ölçüm sonuçları aritmetik ortalama (x̄) ve standart sapma (ss) olarak sunulmuştur. Gruplar arası farkın belirlenmesinde bağımsız gruplarda t testi uygulanmıştır. Anlamlılık seviyesi p<0.05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara bakıldığında, vücut kütle indeksi ve vücut yağ yüzdesi, bel çevre, bel-kalça oranı, sırt kuvveti ve relatif kuvvet değerlerindeki fark gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı (p<0,05), diğer değişkenlere ait bulgularda ise numerik olarak farklı olmasına rağmen istatistiksel olarak anlamsız bulunmuştur (p>0,05). Sonuç olarak, mastektomi operasyonu geçiren kadınlarda uygulayan kalistenik egzersizlerin bazı fiziksel özellikler ve kuvvet parametrelerine ait değerlerin daha iyi düzeyde olması, kalistenik direnç egzersizlerinin kas sistemi fonksiyonunu pozitif yönde etkilendiği düşünülmektedir.

Keywords

• Fiziksel Parametreler
• Kalistenik Egzersiz
• Mastektomi
• Motorik Parametreler

Supporting Institution

Çalışmamızın hazırlık ve yayım sürecinde herhangi bir kurum desteği alınmamıştır.

Ethical Statement

Çalışma için Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu'ndan 05.07.2024 tarihinde E-66779070-050.04-2400153680 onay numarası ile izin alınmıştır. Katılımcılara çalışma ve içerdiği testler hakkında detaylı bilgi verilmiştir. Her katılımcıdan imzalı bir 'Araştırma Gönüllüsü Katılım Formu' alınmıştır.

Thanks

Sayın Prof. Dr. Murat ELİÖZ, Tarafımıza ait “The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises on Some Physical Parameters and Muscle Strength in Women Who Underwent Mastectomy” başlıklı çalışmamızın değerlendirme sürecinde göstermiş olduğunuz ilgi, dikkatli editoryal yaklaşım ve yapıcı katkılarınız için en içten teşekkürlerimizi sunarız. Akademik yayıncılığın titizlik ve emek gerektiren sürecinde, çalışmalarımıza değer vererek katkıda bulunmanız bizler için son derece kıymetlidir. Yayın sürecinin her aşamasında sergilediğiniz iletişim ve rehberlik sayesinde çalışmamızın daha nitelikli bir hâl almasına vesile oldunuz. İlginiz, emeğiniz ve katkılarınız için bir kez daha teşekkür eder; çalışmalarınızda başarılarınızın devamını dileriz. Saygılarımızla,

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