Every year, almost 3000 Norwegian women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Various symptoms of short-and long-term side effects may be experienced, such as physical deterioration, reduced quality of life and fatigue. At St.Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, all out-patients undergoing post operative radiotherapy are currently offered participation in group exercise training sessions. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate these out-patient group exercise sessions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
One hour, twice a week, for 5 weeks: warming-up with aerobic exercises, endurance exercises, strength exercises for large muscle groups, body awareness, range-of- motion exercises for the shoulders and stretching and relaxation
St Olavs Hospital, Klinikk for Kliniske Servicefunksjoner
Trondheim, Norway
changes in physical performance
aerobic capacity (VO2peak)
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
perceived coping
Patient Activation Measure (PAM)
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
Range of motion
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
quality of life
questionnaire SF-36
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
activity level
International physical activity questionnaire
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
balance
Functional Reach
Time frame: from baseline to 6 weeks
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