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Measuring the Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Individualized Exercise Program Delivered Virtually to Cancer Survivors.
Wonders, Karen Y; Gnau, Kara; Schmitz, Kathryn H.
  • Gnau K; Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Dayton, OH.
  • Schmitz KH; Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA.
Curr Sports Med Rep ; 20(5): 271-276, 2021 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1322966
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ABSTRACT In the spring of 2020, we faced a global pandemic that resulted in social distancing limitations not previously experienced, forcing practitioners to adapt exercise programming to a virtual model. The purpose of this investigation was to measure the effectiveness of a virtual exercise oncology program in 491 participants undergoing antineoplastic therapy between March and June 2020. Each session was completed virtually with a certified exercise oncology trainer. Fitness and psychological parameters were measured preexercise and postexercise intervention. Overall, participants completed 4949 of 5892 prescribed exercise sessions. Patients saw increases in cardiovascular endurance (15.2%, P < 0.05), muscular endurance (18.2%, P < 0.05), flexibility (31.9%, P < 0.05), feelings of support (58.7%, P < 0.05), and quality of life (32.2%, P < 0.05), as well as decreases in loneliness (54%, P < 0.05) and fatigue (48.7%, P < 0.05). In light of our findings, we assert that virtual exercise training is a viable option in circumstances where in-person, individualized exercise training is not possible.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Exercise Therapy / Cancer Survivors / Internet-Based Intervention / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Curr Sports Med Rep Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Exercise Therapy / Cancer Survivors / Internet-Based Intervention / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Curr Sports Med Rep Year: 2021 Document Type: Article