The role of exercise in children with leukemia or lymphoma

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Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Κλινική Εξειδίκευση «Θεραπευτική Άσκηση»
Library of the School of Health Sciences
Deposit date:
2019-06-26
Year:
2019
Author:
Mila Alexandra
Supervisors info:
Φιλίππου Αναστάσιος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Κουτσιλιέρης Μιχαήλ, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Μαριδάκη Μαρία, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, ΣΕΦΑΑ. ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Ο ρόλος της άσκησης σε παιδιά που νοσούν από λευχαιμία ή λέμφωμα
Languages:
Greek
Translated title:
The role of exercise in children with leukemia or lymphoma
Summary:
In the current literature, the programs implemented in the specific population of children suffering from leukemia or lymphoma can be separated in the ones involving daily physical activities and those which were structured with specific duration, frequency, intensity and volume of work. Most structured programs focused on aerobic exercise or a combination of aerobic and strength exercises, while some also incorporated flexibility. There is growing evidence that high intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective alternative to traditional continued aerobic training method, resulting in similar or even superior physiological adaptations in health and disease. Specifically, HIIT can offer various benefits with impressive effects in cancer microenvironment and there are data showing the benefits of HIIT in adult patients with different types of cancer. However, there are limited research data regarding the role of exercise, particularly of HIIT, during or after the completion of treatment in children with cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate and reveal the expected beneficial effects of exercise, and in particular of HIIT, on improving the functioning of the immune and cardiopulmonary systems, reducing fatigue, and improving the overall physical and psychological status of children suffering from leukemia or lymphoma during and after their treatment. Thus, protocols which have already been implemented in this population will be analyzed and thoroughly examined, while particular focus will be placed on the possible impact of HIIT programs combined with strength training on the immune function, cardiopulmonary health, muscle strength, fatigue and well-being during and after therapy for leukemia or lymphoma.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
Exercise, Children cancer, Pediatric oncology, ALL, Lymphoma, Aerobic training, Strength training, High intensity interval training, Cancer related fatique
Index:
Yes
Number of index pages:
1
Contains images:
Yes
Number of references:
143
Number of pages:
82
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