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Assessing the Benefits of Structured Exercise on Muscle Strength and Endurance in Lung Cancer Patients

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  • Sivanesan
  • panda
  • Rishi
  • Kukatla
  • Samrat
  • Juneja

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Lung cancer (LC) patients often face reduced muscular strength and endurance due to the disease itself and the side effects of its treatments. This study aimed to assess the impact of a 12-week structured exercise program on muscular strength, endurance, and quality of life (QoL) in LC patients undergoing therapy48 patients in all were randomized to either the exercise group (n = 25) or the control group (n = 23). The control group did not receive any exercise intervention, whereas the exercise group participated in a planned physical activity program. Key measurements included muscle strength (grip strength and leg press), endurance (6-minute walk test), and QoL, which was assessed across various parameters such as physical health, mental well-being, social interaction, daily functioning, sleep quality, and pain/discomfort levels. Results showed that the exercise group exhibited significantly better muscle strength and endurance compared to the control group, with grip strength (89%), leg press performance (94%), and 6-minute walk scores (86%) outperforming the control group (87%, 92%, 83%). Additionally, the exercise group scored higher on QoL measures, including physical health (75% vs. 70%), mental well-being (74% vs. 67%), social interaction (67% vs. 65%), daily functioning (68% vs. 63%), and sleep quality (70% vs. 64%). The exercise group also reported lower pain and discomfort (35% vs. 41%). These findings suggest that structured exercise programs can significantly enhance muscle strength, endurance, as well as overall QoL in LC patients, underscoring the importance of integrating exercise into cancer care to improve patient outcomes and well-being.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:health:v:4:y:2025:i::p:620:id:620
DOI: 10.56294/hl2025620
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