RT Journal Article
T1 Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise for Children Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Systematic Review
A1 Linero-Bocanegra, Miriam
A1 García-Conejo, Celia
A1 Ramírez-Pérez, Laura
A1 Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio
A1 Trinidad-Fernández, Manuel
K1 Cáncer en niños -  Ejercicios terapéuticos
K1 Ejercicio físico - Uso terapéutico
AB Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic physical exercise (TPE) interventions on the physical functioning, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life (QoL) of children undergoing treatment for cancer. Method: Systematic review: databases were searched in April 2023. Selection criteria: children (<18 years old) undergoing treatment for cancer or a malignant neoplasm, randomized controlled trial design, utilization of TPE, and including physical and psychosocial outcomes. Internal validity was measured with Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Results: Seven randomized controlled trials were included. Most studies showed that strength, fatigue, and QoL improved after the intervention. Cardiorespiratory capacity through 6-minute walk test and physical activity levels were better in the experimental groups. No changes were noted in other variables. Conclusions: This review supports the importance of a TPE program during cancer treatment, with the aim of maintaining physical capacities and counteracting physical inactivity.
PB Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
YR 2024
FD 2024-10-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/45961
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/45961
LA eng
NO Linero-Bocanegra M, García-Conejo C, Ramírez-Pérez L, Cuesta-Vargas AI, Trinidad-Fernández M. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise for Children Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Systematic Review. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 1;36(4):422-438. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001122. Epub 2024 Oct 1. PMID: 38980218.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 18 mar 2026