POHYB JAKO TERAPIE
| Title in English | Physical activity as therapy |
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Requested lectures |
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| Description | A growing body of evidence supports the inclusion of physical activity as an integral part of comprehensive care for cancer patients. Regular exercise not only improves physical fitness and reduces cancer-related fatigue, but also has a positive effect on mental well-being, sleep quality, and overall quality of life for patients at various stages of cancer treatment. From a clinical practice perspective, however, it is essential that exercise recommendations are safe, individualized, and realistically achievable in the context of the patient's current health status, treatment side effects, and psychosocial situation. Objective: The lecture will present specific examples of intervention programs implemented in collaboration with oncology centers, including experiences with prescribing exercise during chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Furthermore, common barriers to the implementation of exercise recommendations in clinical practice (e.g., fatigue, fear of overexertion, lack of information from the healthcare team) and practical tools for working with these barriers will be discussed. The role of exercise counseling and the possibility of integrating exercise specialists into multidisciplinary teams will also be presented. Conclusion: When properly indicated and guided, exercise can serve as a safe, effective, and accessible supportive tool in the care of cancer patients. Its inclusion in standard clinical practice deserves systematic support and interdisciplinary collaboration. |