Journal article
Health-related physical fitness assessment in a community-based cancer rehabilitation setting
Abstract
PurposeAssessment of physical fitness is important in order to set goals, appropriately prescribe exercise, and monitor change over time. This study aimed to determine the utility of a standardized physical fitness assessment for use in cancer-specific, community-based exercise programs.MethodsTests anticipated to be feasible and suitable for a community setting and a wide range of ages and physical function were chosen to measure body …
Authors
Kirkham AA; Neil-Sztramko SE; Morgan J; Hodson S; Weller S; McRae T; Campbell KL
Journal
Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol. 23, No. 9, pp. 2525–2533
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
September 2015
DOI
10.1007/s00520-014-2599-z
ISSN
0941-4355