Pre-surgical exercise programming to improve outcomes for men undergoing prostatectomy

Authors

Favil Singh, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Daniel A. Galvao, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Nicolas H. Hart, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Nigel Spry, Edith Cowan University
Robert Newton, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Journal Article

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Place of Publication

United Kingdom

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

19527

Comments

Singh F., Galvao, D. A., Hart, N. H., Spry, N., & Newton, R. (2015). Pre-surgical exercise programming to improve outcomes for men undergoing prostatectomy, British Journal of Urology International, 116 (S1), 52.

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Abstract

Prostatectomy is an effective and a common treatment for localised prostate cancer. Despite a reduction in prostate cancer mortality, this procedure has negative implications to physical function, continence and sexual health. Exercise has been shown to counteract this spectrum of associated disorders. Hence, exercise as an intervention strategy can reduce many adverse effects. Effective investigation into the relationship between pre-surgical exercise and the adverse effects of surgery has the potential to provide cancer survivors with faster recovery and better quality of life.

DOI

10.1111/(ISSN)1464-410X

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