It’s never too late - balance and endurance training improves functional performance, quality of life, and alleviates neuropathic symptoms in cancer survivors suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: results of a randomized controlled trial

It’s never too late - balance and endurance training improves functional performance, quality of life, and alleviates neuropathic symptoms in cancer survivors suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: results of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can affect functional performance and quality of life considerably. Since balance training has proven to enhance physical function, it might be a promising strategy to manage CIPN-induced functional impairments. Methods Fifty canc...

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Main Authors: S. Kneis, A. Wehrle, J. Müller, C. Maurer, G. Ihorst, A. Gollhofer, H. Bertz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Peripheral nervous system diseases
Somatosensory disorders, exercise therapy
Postural balance
Neuromuscular adaptation
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5522-7

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