Clinical Reference

Basic Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors

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Physical therapy printable handout: Basic exercise guidelines for cancer survivors
Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Cancer

References:

  • Campbell, K. L., Winters-Stone, K. M., Wiskemann, J., May, A. M., Schwartz, A. L., Courneya, K. S., Zucker, D. S., Matthews, C. E., Ligibel, J. A., Gerber, L. H., Morris, G. S., Patel, A. V., Hue, T. F., Perna, F. M., & Schmitz, K. H. (2019).
  • Exercise guidelines for cancer survivors: Consensus statement from international multidisciplinary roundtable. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 51(11), 2375-2390. 
  • Dieli-Conwright, C. M., Courneya, K. S., Demark-Wahnefried, W., Sami, N., Lee, K., Sweeney, F. C., Stewart, C., Buchanan, T. A., Spicer, D., Tripathy, D., Bernstein, L., & Mortimer, J. E. (2018). Aerobic and resistance exercise improves physical fitness, bone health, and quality of life in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Breast Cancer Research, 20(1). 
  • Longobucco, Y., Masini, A., Marini, S., Barone, G., Fimognari, C., Bragonzoni, L., Dallolio, L., & Maffei, F. (2022). Exercise and oxidative stress biomarkers among adult with cancer: A systematic review. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022, 1-16.

People with cancer benefit from exercise therapy. This resource outlines the basics regarding exercise guidelines for people with cancer. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Cancer. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How much exercise is safe during or after cancer treatment?
  • What exercise guidelines are recommended for cancer survivors?
  • What type of exercise helps reduce fatigue in cancer patients?

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