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Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Functional Performance, Quality Of Life, And Fatigue Benefits Of Exercise For Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review, Justin W. L. Keogh, Roderick D. Macleod
Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Functional Performance, Quality Of Life, And Fatigue Benefits Of Exercise For Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review, Justin W. L. Keogh, Roderick D. Macleod
Justin Keogh
Context: Prostate cancer patients, especially those on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), experience many symptoms that make it difficult to maintain their independence and quality of life. Because ADT acts by means of reducing testosterone production, exercise may offset many of the ADT side effects and those of the cancer itself.Objectives: This systematic review of the literature evaluates whether exercise could reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for prostate cancer patients.Methods: Using relevant databases and key words, 12 training studies were found meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: Grade A level evidence was observed for the benefits of exercise in …
Sarcopenia In Older Adults, Timothy Henwood, Justin Keogh, Mike Climstein
Sarcopenia In Older Adults, Timothy Henwood, Justin Keogh, Mike Climstein
Justin Keogh
Extract:Sarcopenia is a little acknowledged geriatric syndrome associated with significant health care and personal burden (Janssen et al 2004). Defined by an age associated loss in muscle mass and function (either muscle strength or physical performance), sarcopenia is a known precursor to later life disability (Cruz-Jentoft et al 2010). Across the lifespan, an adult can expect a 35% loss in muscle size and 50% loss in muscle strength that will significantly reduce their capacity to undertake activities of daily living, and increase their risk of falls due to reduced balance capacity and core strength (Bean et al 2002).