Effect of low- and moderate-intensity endurance exercise on physical functioning among breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Compare the effects of low-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise on physical functioning in breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Women aged 50 + years and post-primary treatment for stage 0 to III breast cancer were randomly assigned to a 6-month low-intensity (LIG) or moderate-intensity (MIG) exercise group. Participants were instructed to walk (low- or moderate-intensity) for 30 min five days a week, followed by flexibility exercises, and do strengthening and balance exercises twice weekly. Exercise adherence was facilitated with seven individual counseling sessions tapered over six months and a Theory of Planned Behavior-based booklet. Assessments occurred at baseline, 6 months (post-intervention), and 12 months. Primary measures were PROMIS Physical Functioning,

SUBMITTER: Mulero Portela AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806920 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature