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Time To Consider The Potential Role Of Alternative Resistance Training Methods In Cancer Management?, Francesco Bettariga, Chris Bishop, Dennis R. Taaffe, Daniel A. Galvão, Luca Maestroni, Robert U. Newton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Exercise has emerged as fundamental therapeutic medicine in the management of cancer. Exercise improves health-related outcomes, including quality of life, neuromuscular strength, physical function, and body composition, and it is associated with a lower risk of disease recurrence and increased survival. Moreover, exercise during or post cancer treatments is safe, can ameliorate treatment-related side effects, and may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. To date, traditional resistance training (RT) is the most used RT modality in exercise oncology. However, alternative training modes, such as eccentric, cluster set, and blood flow restriction are gaining increased attention. These training modalities …