Archives: Research Papers

Physical Therapists in Oncology Settings: Experiences in Delivering Cancer Rehabilitation Services, Barriers to Care, and Service Development Needs.

OBJECTIVE: Physical therapist-delivered rehabilitation aims to manage the side effects of cancer and its treatments. Although access to cancer rehabilitation is not yet a standard of care in many countries, physical therapists practice in many types of cancer services with different cancer populations. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of physical therapists in cancer care practice …

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Morphofunctional Profile Focusing on Strength and Ultrasound of the Upper Limbs in Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Between Groups with and Without Lymphoedema and Between Ipsilateral and Contralateral Limbs.

: Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm in women. Despite effective treatments, sequelae such as decreased muscle strength, upper limb dysfunction, and tissue changes are common, highlighting the need for functional assessments during rehabilitation. This study analysed the morphofunctional profile of the upper limbs in breast cancer survivors, comparing muscle strength and ultrasound findings between groups with and without …

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Prehabilitation in Adult Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy: A Scoping Review.

: The effectiveness and feasibility of cancer prehabilitation have been well-validated in surgical settings, but its role in non-surgical treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy (RT), remains unclear. This scoping review aims to systematically explore the existing literature on prehabilitation programs for non-surgical cancer treatments. : Following the scoping review methodology developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute, seven databases were …

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Development of a core screening, assessment and outcome set for cancer prehabilitation: an international Delphi consensus study protocol.

INTRODUCTION: A core screening, assessment and outcome set is needed in cancer prehabilitation to standardise what is measured in both research and services. Currently, there is significant variation in measures used, which limits comparability between studies and evidence synthesis. Standardising measures will improve the quality, comparability and impact of research by reducing heterogeneity between studies, minimising reporting bias, improving trial …

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Understanding Equity in Cancer Prehabilitation Services in Wales: A Medical Record Review.

BACKGROUND: Cancer prehabilitation prepares people for cancer treatment by promoting physical activity, eating well and emotional wellbeing. Evidence shows that prehabilitation before and during cancer treatment reduces treatment complications and improves outcomes, including survival. However, the availability of and patient engagement with prehabilitation is variable. People from lower socioeconomic and minority ethnic backgrounds are at greater risk of poor health …

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A prototype smartwatch for monitoring dynamic, compound and plyometric exercises in cancer prehabilitation: a development and validation study.

BACKGROUND: Cancer prehabilitation programmes increasingly rely on home-based exercise interventions, yet objective monitoring of exercise compliance remains challenging. Current commercial wearables focus primarily on aerobic activities and lack capability for monitoring dynamic, compound, and plyometric exercises essential for cancer prehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a prototype smartwatch capable of monitoring specific prehabilitation exercises with objective compliance tracking. METHODS: We …

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Effectiveness of Emerging Technologies in Physiotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.

: Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. As survival rates continue to improve, rehabilitation interventions focusing on functional recovery and quality of life have become increasingly important. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and telerehabilitation have recently been integrated into physiotherapy programs. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-assisted physiotherapy …

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Muscle fitness and physical function in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed cancer.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Maintaining muscle health is crucial for children undergoing cancer treatment. However, the extent of impairments during the early stages of treatment remains sparsely investigated. Therefore, we investigated muscle fitness-muscle strength, muscle power, and muscle endurance-and physical function in children with newly diagnosed cancer compared to community controls. METHODS: We compared parameters of muscle strength (assessed by isometric …

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Bibliometric analysis of exercise and cancer prognosis research: trends, thematic evolution, and global collaborations (2015-2024).

BACKGROUND: Physical activity and structured exercise are increasingly recognized as modifiable factors that influence cancer prognosis, recurrence risk, and quality of life. Despite rapid growth in this literature, the structure, thematic evolution, and international distribution of research linking exercise to cancer prognosis have not been systematically mapped. METHODS: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in the Web of …

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Head and neck cancer rehabilitation: the CaRe feasibility study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a multi-modal exercise and education rehabilitation programme for patients post head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. METHODS: This single-arm prospective feasibility study included patients in the first 2 years following treatment for HNC. Participants completed a 10-week multi-modal exercise and education programme including twice weekly online …

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