Examination of static and dynamic balance in breast cancer survivors

This study compared static and dynamic balance between a group of post-treated breast cancer survivors (BCS) and a group of apparently healthy age and body weight-matched sedentary women control (CO). Sixty-five subjects participated in the study (BCS, n=40; CO, n=25). Static balance was assessed using the Single Limb Stance (SLS) while dynamic balance was assessed using the Timed 360 Turn and the Four Square Step Test (FSST). No significant differences were observed between the BCS and CO for static (p=.290) or dynamic balance (p=.396) measured via the Timed 360 Turn test. No associations between muscular fitness and balance were found in either group suggesting that the possible balance issue in BCS may be associated with neurological impairment instead of muscular fitness decline following treatment