Outdoor exercise such as trampolining can benefit some cancer patients, research finds
08/09/2010 Taking part in outdoor exercise such as trampolining could be beneficial for some cancer patients during and after treatment, according to research.
This contradicts the advice patients had been given previously, which involved getting a lot of rest, Thedailytimes.com reported.
Information gathered by experts at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) found that avoiding inactivity can improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
According to the research, cancer patients and survivors should follow the 2008 federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
This recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activity.
Exercise recommendations should be tailored to the individual to account for exercise tolerance and specific diagnosis. Therefore they should only take part in such activities, such as using a trampoline, if they are capable.
"If an individual has enjoyed regular exercise before his or her diagnosis, keeping up the routine while undergoing treatment may help him or her feel like some areas of life are still normal," oncology social worker Bev Gibson said.
Bernadette Frankson, president of the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association (JPA), believes that physiotherapy is beneficial to post-cancer patients, Jamaicaobserver.com reported.
This contradicts the advice patients had been given previously, which involved getting a lot of rest, Thedailytimes.com reported.
Information gathered by experts at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) found that avoiding inactivity can improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
According to the research, cancer patients and survivors should follow the 2008 federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
This recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activity.
Exercise recommendations should be tailored to the individual to account for exercise tolerance and specific diagnosis. Therefore they should only take part in such activities, such as using a trampoline, if they are capable.
"If an individual has enjoyed regular exercise before his or her diagnosis, keeping up the routine while undergoing treatment may help him or her feel like some areas of life are still normal," oncology social worker Bev Gibson said.
Bernadette Frankson, president of the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association (JPA), believes that physiotherapy is beneficial to post-cancer patients, Jamaicaobserver.com reported.
