Intervention Exercise Program for Cancer Patients with Breast Cancer
Authors:
A. Pokorná 1; R. Střeštíková 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Fakulta sportovních studií MU, Brno
1; Centrum univerzitního sportu, Fakulta sportovních studií MU, Brno
2
Published in:
Klin Onkol 2016; 29(6): 461-462
Category:
Short Communication
doi:
https://doi.org/10.14735/amko2016461
Overview
Background:
Movement is a sign of life and regular physical activity has an indisputable influence on each and every person. When applied selectively to patients after cancer therapy, physical activity, including rehabilitation, positively contributes to complete recuperation and improves quality of life. Our interventional exercise program for cancer patients was prepared and implemented on the basis of reports in the medical literature and on the lecturer’s own experience. The interventional exercise program was divided into two parts – body and mind and body fitness.
Aim:
Besides increasing self-confidence and improving quality of life, the aim of the exercise program was to improve cardiovascular function, basal metabolism, muscular strength and endurance, and joint flexibility and to strengthen phasic muscles and stretch tonic muscles, both of which are important for balance.
Key words:
breast cancer – exercise – quality of life
The authors declare they have no potential conflicts of interest concerning drugs, products, or services used in the study.
The Editorial Board declares that the manuscript met the ICMJE recommendation for biomedical papers.
The Editorial Board declares that the manuscript met the ICMJE recommendation for biomedical papers.
Submitted:
15. 9. 2016
Accepted:
5. 10. 2016
Sources
Knols R, Aaronson NK, Uebelhart D et al. Physical exercise in cancer patients during and after medical treatment: a systematic review of randomized and controlled clinical trials. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23 (16): 3830–3840. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.02.148.
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