The aim of the study is to increase the physical activity and exercise of those recovering from cancer (after treatments) and to promote a functional return to everyday life and coping in everyday life. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a exercise intervention on the quality of life, functional fitness (functional muscle strength and endurance tests) and the amount of physical activity of the participants in the study.
Design: This is a quantitative study, whose data includes structured surveys (questionnaires) and measurements. Data are collected before and after the group exercise intervention. This 8 week tailored, progressive program will consist muscle strength training, endurance training, flexibility training, relaxation and home-exercises.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Intervention includes exercising and relaxation in a group
Maijastiina Rekunen
Turku, Finland
The change of Quality of life
Eortec Qlqc-30
Time frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks
The change of Functional muscle strength
upper and lower body functionals muscle strength tests
Time frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks
The change of Endurance
6 min walking test
Time frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks
The change of Subjective physical activity
exercise diary
Time frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks
The change of Subjective physical capability
PROMIS-Cancer
Time frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks
Experiences and feedback
subjective feedback survey
Time frame: only at 8 weeks
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