Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management?
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Sport and Health Science
Volume
12
Issue
6
First Page
715
Last Page
725
PubMed ID
37399886
Publisher
Elsevier
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences / Exercise Medicine Research Institute
RAS ID
58337
Abstract
Exercise has emerged as fundamental therapeutic medicine in the management of cancer. Exercise improves health-related outcomes, including quality of life, neuromuscular strength, physical function, and body composition, and it is associated with a lower risk of disease recurrence and increased survival. Moreover, exercise during or post cancer treatments is safe, can ameliorate treatment-related side effects, and may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. To date, traditional resistance training (RT) is the most used RT modality in exercise oncology. However, alternative training modes, such as eccentric, cluster set, and blood flow restriction are gaining increased attention. These training modalities have been extensively investigated in both athletic and clinical populations (e.g., age-related frailty, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes), showing considerable benefits in terms of neuromuscular strength, hypertrophy, body composition, and physical function. However, these training modes have only been partially or not at all investigated in cancer populations. Thus, this study outlines the benefits of these alternative RT methods in patients with cancer. Where evidence in cancer populations is sparse, we provide a robust rationale for the possible implementation of certain RT methods that have shown positive results in other clinical populations. Finally, we provide clinical insights for research that may guide future RT investigations in patients with cancer and suggest clear practical applications for targeted cancer populations and related benefits.
DOI
10.1016/j.jshs.2023.06.007
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Comments
Bettariga, F., Bishop, C., Taaffe, D. R., Galvão, D. A., Maestroni, L., & Newton, R. U. (2023). Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management?. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 12(6), 715-725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2023.06.007