Jessica Gorzelitz1, Erin Costanzo2, Ronald Gangnon3,4, Kelli Koltyn1, Amy Trentham Dietz4, Ryan J Spencer5, Joanne Rash5, Lisa Cadmus-Bertram6. 1. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1300 University Ave, Bardeen 253A, Madison, WI, 53706, USA. 2. Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 3. Departments of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics, and Statistics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 4. Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 5. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 6. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1300 University Ave, Bardeen 253A, Madison, WI, 53706, USA. lisa.bertram@wisc.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Physical activity is important for healthy cancer survivorship, yet many endometrial cancer survivors do not participate in recommended muscle-strengthening activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of home-based muscle strengthening activity in endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS: Forty post-treatment endometrial cancer survivors were enrolled in a randomized trial, of twice-weekly home-based strength exercise versus wait-list control. The intervention included educational materials, exercise equipment (dumbbells, resistance bands), and support/feedback via video coaching sessions. Participants completed the exercises twice per week for 10 weeks, with a 5-week follow-up period. Feasibility was measured by program adherence, as well as safety of and satisfaction with the study. RESULTS: On average, participants were 60.9 years old (SD = 8.7), had a BMI of 39.9 kg/m2 (SD = 15.2), and were 2.9 years (SD = 1.2) since diagnosis. The majority (83%) had stage I disease at diagnosis. Seventy-five percent adhered to the exercise prescription of twice/week, with 85% of participants missing fewer than 3 of the workouts. Forty percent of participants continued workouts during the 5-week follow-up. Participants were highly satisfied with intervention. No injuries or adverse everts occurred. CONCLUSION: This home-based program was feasible in endometrial cancer survivors. While adherence was measured, future research should focus on long-term maintenance of exercise and should explore progressions and modifications of exercises at a distance for various abilities. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Muscle strengthening activities are recommended for all cancer survivors. This study shows that a home-based muscle strengthening exercise is feasible in endometrial cancer survivors.
PURPOSE: Physical activity is important for healthy cancer survivorship, yet many endometrial cancer survivors do not participate in recommended muscle-strengthening activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of home-based muscle strengthening activity in endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS: Forty post-treatment endometrial cancer survivors were enrolled in a randomized trial, of twice-weekly home-based strength exercise versus wait-list control. The intervention included educational materials, exercise equipment (dumbbells, resistance bands), and support/feedback via video coaching sessions. Participants completed the exercises twice per week for 10 weeks, with a 5-week follow-up period. Feasibility was measured by program adherence, as well as safety of and satisfaction with the study. RESULTS: On average, participants were 60.9 years old (SD = 8.7), had a BMI of 39.9 kg/m2 (SD = 15.2), and were 2.9 years (SD = 1.2) since diagnosis. The majority (83%) had stage I disease at diagnosis. Seventy-five percent adhered to the exercise prescription of twice/week, with 85% of participants missing fewer than 3 of the workouts. Forty percent of participants continued workouts during the 5-week follow-up. Participants were highly satisfied with intervention. No injuries or adverse everts occurred. CONCLUSION: This home-based program was feasible in endometrial cancer survivors. While adherence was measured, future research should focus on long-term maintenance of exercise and should explore progressions and modifications of exercises at a distance for various abilities. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Muscle strengthening activities are recommended for all cancer survivors. This study shows that a home-based muscle strengthening exercise is feasible in endometrial cancer survivors.
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Endometrial cancer; Exercise; Home based; Muscle; Strength; Survivorship
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