Effects of Exercise Training for Patients with Lung and Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Purpose: A review was conducted to study the effects of physical exercise by patients with lung and colorectal cancer. Subjects and Methods: The authors searched PubMed, PEDro, and CINAHL up to April 24th 2013. Two authors independently extracted the data. Results: Twenty-nine trials were systematic...

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Published in:Rigaku ryoho kagaku 2017-02, Vol.32 (1), p.21-27
Main Authors: Takahashi, Daiki, Ohgi, Shohei, Yamazaki, Kazufumi, Nishida, Yusuke, Yamauchi, Katsuya, Mizushima, Takashi
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Language:English
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Summary:Purpose: A review was conducted to study the effects of physical exercise by patients with lung and colorectal cancer. Subjects and Methods: The authors searched PubMed, PEDro, and CINAHL up to April 24th 2013. Two authors independently extracted the data. Results: Twenty-nine trials were systematically reviewed. The results suggest that exercise is effective at improving the cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of the patients with lung and colorectal cancer. Conclusion: This analysis helps describe the characteristics of cancer rehabilitation programs which can increase cancer patients' cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life.
ISSN:1341-1667
DOI:10.1589/rika.32.21