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Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise for Children Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Systematic Review Linero-Bocanegra, Miriam García-Conejo, Celia Ramírez-Pérez, Laura Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio Trinidad-Fernández, Manuel Cáncer en niños - Ejercicios terapéuticos Ejercicio físico - Uso terapéutico 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. 2024-10-01 journal article 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. https://hdl.handle.net/10630/45961 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001122 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ open access Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins