Journal article
Feasibility and acceptability of home-based strength training in endometrial cancer survivors
Journal of cancer survivorship, Vol.17, pp.120-129
2023
DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-00990-3
PMCID: PMC9362896
PMID: 33675013
Abstract
Purpose Physical activity is important for healthy cancer survivorship, yet many endometrial cancer survivors do not participate in recommended muscle-strengthening activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of home-based muscle strengthening activity in endometrial cancer survivors. Methods Forty post-treatment endometrial cancer survivors were enrolled in a randomized trial, of twice-weekly home-based strength exercise versus wait-list control. The intervention included educational materials, exercise equipment (dumbbells, resistance bands), and support/feedback via video coaching sessions. Participants completed the exercises twice per week for 10 weeks, with a 5-week follow-up period. Feasibility was measured by program adherence, as well as safety of and satisfaction with the study. Results On average, participants were 60.9 years old (SD = 8.7), had a BMI of 39.9 kg/m(2) (SD = 15.2), and were 2.9 years (SD = 1.2) since diagnosis. The majority (83%) had stage I disease at diagnosis. Seventy-five percent adhered to the exercise prescription of twice/week, with 85% of participants missing fewer than 3 of the workouts. Forty percent of participants continued workouts during the 5-week follow-up. Participants were highly satisfied with intervention. No injuries or adverse everts occurred. Conclusion This home-based program was feasible in endometrial cancer survivors. While adherence was measured, future research should focus on long-term maintenance of exercise and should explore progressions and modifications of exercises at a distance for various abilities. Implications for Cancer Survivors Muscle strengthening activities are recommended for all cancer survivors. This study shows that a home-based muscle strengthening exercise is feasible in endometrial cancer survivors.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Feasibility and acceptability of home-based strength training in endometrial cancer survivors
- Creators
- Jessica Gorzelitz - University of Wisconsin–MadisonErin Costanzo - University of Wisconsin–MadisonRonald Gangnon - University of Wisconsin–MadisonKelli Koltyn - University of Wisconsin–MadisonAmy Trentham Dietz - University of Wisconsin–MadisonRyan J. Spencer - University of Wisconsin–MadisonJoanne Rash - University of Wisconsin–MadisonLisa Cadmus-Bertram - University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of cancer survivorship, Vol.17, pp.120-129
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11764-021-00990-3
- PMID
- 33675013
- PMCID
- PMC9362896
- NLM abbreviation
- J Cancer Surviv
- ISSN
- 1932-2259
- eISSN
- 1932-2267
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- 2P30CA014520-44 / UW Comprehensive Cancer Center Support (Sponsor DHHS, PHS, NIH) 1R03CA230965-01A1 / DHHS, PHS, NIH IRG-15-213-51 / American Cancer Society Inc; American Cancer Society
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 03/06/2021
- Date published
- 2023
- Academic Unit
- Health, Sport, and Human Physiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984295026002771
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