Endurance and Resistance Training in Radically Treated Respiratory Cancer patients: A Pilot Study. (8th July 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salhi, B.; Demedts, I.; Simpelaere, A.; Decraene, S.; Vermaelen, K.; Surmont, V.; van Meerbeeck, J. P.; Derom, E.
• Other Names: Vanhees Luc Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation research and practice. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-07-08
• Subjects: Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation, Vocational; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation; Periodicals; 617.103
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/481546
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2867

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . Respiratory cancer and its treatment are known to contribute to muscle weakness and functional impairment. Aim . To assess the effects of rehabilitation in patients with respiratory cancer. Methods . Radically treated respiratory cancer patients were included in a 12-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. Results . 16 patients (age: 61 ± 7 years; FEV1 : 57 ± 16% pred.) showed a reduced exercise tolerance (VO2 max: 56 ± 15% pred.; 6 MWD: 67 ± 11% pred.), muscle force (PImax: 54 ± 22% pred.; QF: 67 ± 16% pred.), and quality of life (CRDQd: 17 ± 5 points; CRDQf: 16 ± 5 points). Exercise tolerance, muscle force, and quality of life improved significantly after rehabilitation. Conclusion . Radically treated patients with respiratory cancer have a decreased exercise capacity, muscle force, and quality of life. 12 weeks of rehabilitation leads to a significant improvement in exercise capacity, respiratory muscle force, and quality of life.