Journal article
Feasibility of Fitness Testing in Children Treated for Suprapituitary Brain Tumors: A Pilot Study
Abstract
ABSTRACT &NA; Children with suprapituitary brain tumors often become obese after surgical intervention and consecutive therapy. Although physical training was recently advocated in these patients, there is a lack of data regarding the feasibility of both exercise testing and exercise capacity of these patients. Four children surgically and pharmacologically treated for suprapituitary brain tumors were tested for body composition, muscle strength, …
Authors
Takken T; Timmons BW; van Mil E; de Vroede M; Helders PJM
Journal
Rehabilitation Oncology, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 3–6
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2009
DOI
10.1097/01893697-200927030-00001
ISSN
2168-3808