The purpose of this study is to study if a patients follows an exercise program specifically designed for them during the time of their treatment after surgery. Their ability to follow the program and its influence on their weight maintenance and early post-operative lymphedema rates will also be studied. Lymphedema is a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling of the arm(s).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
Module I is a group of arm movements. It consists of stretching exercises coordinated with breathing exercises to restore their physical mobility, range of motion and flexibility of shoulders. Module I is to be performed daily. In Module II the exercises are a series of copyrighted, sequential movements designed to put the body in proper alignment. It is a special series of muscle movements to help establish better body alignment, as well as increased strength and flexibility of one's arms, legs, and spine, each exercise is 4 repetitions. Module III is the walking and the resistance weight training program. The walking program is whole body exercise, multi-joint, weight-bearing, low impact and for beginners to advanced.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
To evaluate compliance with and demonstrate the feasibility of an at-home, directed exercise program during adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation (if applicable).
Time frame: 2 years
To describe how this exercise program affects weight maintenance and percent body fat during adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation.
Time frame: 2 years
To describe how this exercise program affects early post-operative lymphedema rates, monitoring the strength training specifics -including the number of repetitions and sets of each exercise, frequency, and order of exercises.
Time frame: 2 years
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