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Functional Benefits of Fitness Boxing for Survivors Diagnosed With Breast or Ovarian Cancer: A Pilot Study

Functional Benefits of Fitness Boxing for Survivors Diagnosed With Breast or Ovarian Cancer: A... Background and Purpose: Fitness boxing has been shown to improve strength, balance, endurance, and quality of life (QOL) in persons diagnosed with Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the functional benefits of an upper extremity (UE) fitness boxing program for women diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer. Methods Design: Prospective pilot study. Participants: Ten women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Pre/Postintervention Measurements: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), 30-second chair stand, 4-step balance, scapular strength, hand grip, B-tracks balance, and Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue specific (FACIT-F) survey. Intervention/Setting: Instructor-led 8-week UE fitness boxing program (3 times per week). Descriptive statistics completed. Results: Nine participants (breast cancer, n = 6; ovarian cancer, n = 3) completed 8 weeks of UE fitness boxing. In total, 77% of participants increased 6MWT distance, 55% improved in 30-second chair stand, 66% improved in bilateral middle and left lower trapezius strength, and 55% (right hand) and 66% (left hand) improved in grip strength. FACIT-F: Twenty-two percent reported decreased pain from “a little bit/somewhat” to “not at all”; 44% reported a decrease in being bothered by the side effects of treatment from “a little bit” to “not at all”; 44% reported an improvement in sleeping well from “somewhat/quite a bit” to “very much”; and 44% reported decrease in fatigue from “a little bit/somewhat” to “not at all.” Limitations: Small sample size, only female participants, and not being able to generalize to other cancer groups. Conclusion: UE fitness boxing has the potential to be a safe and effective option to improve strength, endurance, and QOL for women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Rehabilitation Oncology Wolters Kluwer Health

Functional Benefits of Fitness Boxing for Survivors Diagnosed With Breast or Ovarian Cancer: A Pilot Study

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Wolters Kluwer Health
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© 2020 Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy, APTA.
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2168-3808
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10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000229
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Abstract

Background and Purpose: Fitness boxing has been shown to improve strength, balance, endurance, and quality of life (QOL) in persons diagnosed with Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the functional benefits of an upper extremity (UE) fitness boxing program for women diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer. Methods Design: Prospective pilot study. Participants: Ten women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Pre/Postintervention Measurements: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), 30-second chair stand, 4-step balance, scapular strength, hand grip, B-tracks balance, and Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue specific (FACIT-F) survey. Intervention/Setting: Instructor-led 8-week UE fitness boxing program (3 times per week). Descriptive statistics completed. Results: Nine participants (breast cancer, n = 6; ovarian cancer, n = 3) completed 8 weeks of UE fitness boxing. In total, 77% of participants increased 6MWT distance, 55% improved in 30-second chair stand, 66% improved in bilateral middle and left lower trapezius strength, and 55% (right hand) and 66% (left hand) improved in grip strength. FACIT-F: Twenty-two percent reported decreased pain from “a little bit/somewhat” to “not at all”; 44% reported a decrease in being bothered by the side effects of treatment from “a little bit” to “not at all”; 44% reported an improvement in sleeping well from “somewhat/quite a bit” to “very much”; and 44% reported decrease in fatigue from “a little bit/somewhat” to “not at all.” Limitations: Small sample size, only female participants, and not being able to generalize to other cancer groups. Conclusion: UE fitness boxing has the potential to be a safe and effective option to improve strength, endurance, and QOL for women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer.

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Rehabilitation Oncology – Wolters Kluwer Health

Published: Apr 15, 2021

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