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Background <p>Breast cancer is a common cancer among women, often causing lasting physical and cognitive issues like memory and attention problems. Few studies have explored the combined effect of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognition.</p> Objective <p>This study examined the impact of 12 sessions of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors aged 30–60.</p> Methods <p>Seventy-five survivors were randomly assigned to Pilates, Pilates plus lymphatic massage, or control groups (25 each). Cognitive tests (<i>N-</i>back, Stroop, CPT) were used. Data were analyzed with ANCOVA (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p> Results <p>Compared to the control group, both intervention groups demonstrated significant improvements in memory (<i>F</i> = 31.46, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and sustained attention (<i>F</i> = 6.82, <i>p</i> = 0.002), while there were no significant differences between the two intervention groups. However, Stroop test indices for attention did not show significant changes (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05).</p> Conclusion <p>Notably, comparisons between the two intervention groups revealed no significant difference, suggesting that lymphatic massage plus Pilates did not offer additional cognitive benefits beyond those provided by Pilates alone. A structured program of Pilates and lymphatic massage offers a promising, non-invasive approach for improving cognitive outcomes in breast cancer survivors.</p>

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The effect of 12 sessions of lymphatic massage and Pilates exercise on the executive functions of breast cancer survivors

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    2026年1月29日

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  • Seyedeh Mohadeseh Mousavi,
  • Seyedeh Manizheh Arabi,
  • Mehrdad Anbarian,
  • Soulmaz Rahbar

摘要

Background

Breast cancer is a common cancer among women, often causing lasting physical and cognitive issues like memory and attention problems. Few studies have explored the combined effect of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognition.

Objective

This study examined the impact of 12 sessions of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors aged 30–60.

Methods

Seventy-five survivors were randomly assigned to Pilates, Pilates plus lymphatic massage, or control groups (25 each). Cognitive tests (N-back, Stroop, CPT) were used. Data were analyzed with ANCOVA (p < 0.05).

Results

Compared to the control group, both intervention groups demonstrated significant improvements in memory (F = 31.46, p = 0.001) and sustained attention (F = 6.82, p = 0.002), while there were no significant differences between the two intervention groups. However, Stroop test indices for attention did not show significant changes (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

Notably, comparisons between the two intervention groups revealed no significant difference, suggesting that lymphatic massage plus Pilates did not offer additional cognitive benefits beyond those provided by Pilates alone. A structured program of Pilates and lymphatic massage offers a promising, non-invasive approach for improving cognitive outcomes in breast cancer survivors.