| Full-body exercise training improves fitness and quality of life in survivors of breast cancer. | |
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PMID: 16506861 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of an 8-week full-body resistance and aerobic exercise program for 27 survivors of breast cancer (age, 57.7 +/- 7.2 years; years posttreatment, 0.8- 21.0) with prior upper-body conditioning. Physical fitness and quality-of-life (QOL) measures were obtained before and after the training period. Lymphedema, evaluated via arm volume measurement at baseline, was self-monitored throughout the trial. Sum of skinfolds, waist girth, and hip girth were significantly reduced posttraining (p < 0.01), although body weight did not change. Significant improvements (p < 0.01) were observed in upper-body strength (35.6 +/- 16.4%) and endurance (167.4 +/- 55.4%), lower-body strength (50.7 +/- 32.3%) and endurance (273.1 +/- 120.7%), Vo(2peak), trunk flexibility, and flexibility of the ipsilateral (surgical) and contralateral shoulder joint. Psychological QOL and overall QOL, evaluated via the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Scale-Abbreviated Version. Inventory also improved significantly (p < 0.01). No incidents of lymphedema or injury were reported. These findings suggest that survivors of breast cancer can safely benefit from engaging in a full-body exercise regimen. |
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Authors:
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Birinder Singh B Cheema; Catherine A Gaul |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association Volume: 20 ISSN: 1064-8011 ISO Abbreviation: J Strength Cond Res Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-01 Completed Date: 2006-07-20 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9415084 Medline TA: J Strength Cond Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 14-21 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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School of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney, Australia. bche3157@mail.usyd.edu.au |
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Aged Breast Neoplasms / physiopathology* Exercise / physiology* Female Humans Middle Aged Oxygen Consumption / physiology Physical Endurance / physiology Physical Fitness / physiology* Prospective Studies Quality of Life* Range of Motion, Articular / physiology Shoulder Joint / physiopathology Skinfold Thickness Survivors* Waist-Hip Ratio |
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