Aerobic training versus strength exercises on muscle strength and quality of life for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Background The treatment for children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can lead to multiple adverse effects, including poor physical capacity and muscle weakness. This study aimed to determine which is more effective, aerobic exercises or modified strength training program, on...

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Published in:Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy (Online) 2020-12, Vol.25 (1), p.1-9, Article 3
Main Authors: Mohamed, Doaa, Abd Alazim, Faten, Salem, Elham, Ali, Nesreen, Elgalaly, Dina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobics
Children & youth
Chromosomes
Exercise
Fitness training programs
Girls
Induction therapy
Leukemia
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Muscle strength
Original Research Article
Orthopedics
Patients
Physical fitness
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Remission (Medicine)
Steroids
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Summary:Background The treatment for children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can lead to multiple adverse effects, including poor physical capacity and muscle weakness. This study aimed to determine which is more effective, aerobic exercises or modified strength training program, on muscle strength and quality of life (QOL) for children with ALL. Results In terms of muscle strength, there was a significant difference ( P < 0.05) in selected group of muscles elbow flexors, shoulder abductors, hip flexors, knee extensors, and ankle dorsiflexors at both sides in group B compared with group A, whereas there was no significant difference ( P > 0.05) between groups on QOL. Conclusion The outcomes of the study showed that there was a significant difference in the selected group of muscles at both sides in group B compared with group A; thus, the modified strength training program is more effective for muscle strength of children with ALL than aerobic training, but there was no significant difference between them on QOL. Trial registration The clinical trial registered in clinicaltrials.gov with an identifier number NCT03147365
ISSN:1110-6611
2536-9660
DOI:10.1186/s43161-020-00007-7