Exercise therapy in prehabilitation : Current findings in urology

BACKGROUNDPrehabilitation refers to interventions that take place before starting medical treatment. Prehabilitation exercise therapy aims to increase functional physical capacities to improve recovery and reduce side effects. OBJECTIVESTo present the evidence and potential of prehabilitation exerci...

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Published in:Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) Germany), 2023-10, Vol.62 (10), p.1011-1016
Main Authors: Mendes Wefelnberg, Michael, Reimer, Nadine, Baumann, Freerk T
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Language:ger
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Summary:BACKGROUNDPrehabilitation refers to interventions that take place before starting medical treatment. Prehabilitation exercise therapy aims to increase functional physical capacities to improve recovery and reduce side effects. OBJECTIVESTo present the evidence and potential of prehabilitation exercise therapy in urological oncology. METHODSCompilation and explanation of study results. RESULTSStudies are limited and primarily focused on prostate and bladder cancer. Current data show positive effects on physical functioning and cardiorespiratory capacity. The majority of prehabilitation studies in prostate cancer focus on specific goals of physical functioning, particularly maintenance and recovery of urinary continence with inconsistent results. CONCLUSIONSThere is preliminary evidence to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and overall physical functioning in urinary bladder and prostate cancer. Further in-depth research is needed to map the potential spectrum of prehabilitation exercise therapy in uro-oncology.
ISSN:2731-7072
DOI:10.1007/s00120-023-02171-9