Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery

Background: A lifelong exercise program and low carbohydrate diet is critical to a weight-loss surgery patient{u2019}s long-term success. Vertical banded gastroplasty is a valuable tool for rapid weight-loss; however, in two to three years, if a physically active lifestyle has not been adopted, the weight returns. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and low carbohydrate diet as physical therapy approaches on weight reduction after vertical banded gastroplasty. Method: Forty female patients who underwent vertical banding gastroplasty least since 1months ago with age ranged from 20 to 40 years old participated in this study. They were recruited from Police Academy Hospitals. They were assigned into two groups equal in number: Group A included 20 woman received aerobic exercise on treadmill device for 30 minutes 3 times per week for 8 week. Group B included 20 women received low carbohydrate diet for 8 weeks. Body weight, body mass index and body fat percentage were measured before and after training program. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a significant decrease in body weight, body mass index and body fat percentage in both groups (A) and (B) but group A that use aerobic exercise on treadmill device has more significant effect on body weight, body mass index and body fat percentage than group B that use low caloric diet only. Conclusion: Regular aerobic exercise and low carbohydrate diet reduces body weight, body mass index and body fat percentage and prevent return of weight again after vertical banded gastroplasty

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