Physical activity in women treated for breast cancer. A pilot study
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2015, Vol 19, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Physical activity isa significant preventive factor for many disorders. The amount of evidence confirminga correlation between physical activity anda reduced risk of breast cancer is growing. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse the preferred forms of physical activity in women who have been treated for breast cancer. Material and methods: The study participants comprised 44 women who had undergone breast cancer treatment and who were members of the ‘Amazonki’ Women’s Association in Krakow. The participants willingly agreed to take part in the study. An analysis of the course of rehabilitation during the oncological treatment, and of the preferred forms of physical activity both before and after the oncological treatment was conducted based ona questionnaire that consisted of 40 questions. Results: The examined group showeda statistically significant (p < .05) decrease in physical activity following the oncological treatment. Alsoa change in the preferred forms of physical activity was observed. Conclusions: 1) Women who have been treated for breast cancer showeda decreased level of physical activity. 2) Women who underwent surgery changed their preferred forms of physical activity. Fitness, aerobics and Nordic walking were especially popular.
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Katarzyna Ochałek, Małgorzata Broś, Tomasz Ridan
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