Short-term WB-EMS in Cancer Patients: Positive Effects After 2 Weeks of Exercise

Study Overview

This study examined the use of short-term Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) for cancer patients who often struggle with intense exercise due to treatment side effects. The goal was to see if WB-EMS training could be effective and practical.

Methodology

Thirteen cancer patients participated in supervised WB-EMS sessions 4 times over 2 weeks. We measured their physical functioning, body composition, depression, fatigue, and quality of life before and after the training.

Key Findings

All patients completed the 4 WB-EMS sessions successfully.
Muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness significantly improved after 2 weeks.
Body composition changes included a reduction in lean mass and extracellular water, while muscle mass stayed the same.
Patients reported feeling better overall, experiencing less pain and discomfort.

Conclusion

This study indicates that WB-EMS is safe and beneficial for cancer patients, showing improvements in physical performance and well-being after just 2 weeks. This method could be useful for cancer prehabilitation.

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