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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