exercise and breast cancer
Reduces risk by 25%.
Lowers recurrence rates post-treatment.
colorectal cancer and exercise
Lowers risk by 25%.
Improves survival after treatment.
lung cancer and exercise
Enhances treatment tolerance.
Improves lung function and quality of life.
prostate cancer and exercise
Slows progression.
Improves musculoskeletal health.
endometrial cancer and exercise
Strong prevention evidence.
Reduces obesity-related risks.
ACSM FITT GUIDELINES (for cancer)
Frequency: 3–5 days aerobic, 2–3 days resistance.
Intensity: Moderate to vigorous (patient-tolerated).
Time: 150 min/week (moderate) or 75 min/week
(vigorous).
Type: Aerobic, resistance, flexibility.
why physical activity for arthritis
Reduces inflammation and improves joint mechanics.
Alleviates pain and stiffness.
Prevents muscle wasting and joint instability.
why exercise for osteoporosis
Promotes bone remodelling.
Prevents falls and fractures.
Improves posture and balance.
arthritis impacts function
OA: Pain with weight-bearing, reduced shock
absorption, joint instability.
RA: Synovial inflammation, deformity, systemic
fatigue.
AS (ankylosis spondylitis): Loss of spinal flexibility, postural changes, risk of
fusion (ankylosis).
OA: Resistance bands, aquatic exercise, chair
RA: Stretching routines, light weights, restorative
AS: Spinal extension, swimming, tai chi.
passive low load knee extension
supine laying down, towel under ankle, weight on knee
can flex quads and dorsiflex ankle to make active
can do in prone position with weight on ankle and leg hanging off table
hold/relax prone for knee extnesion
prone, resist hamstring against doctor and stretch furthera
active supine heel slides with slider (extension and flexion mobility)
laying supine for knee
active assisted knee extension, hip and knee flexion
using strap or exercise ball
chondromalacia patella
Clarks Patellar Grind Test
(+) Grinding sensation or pain
eccentric control heel raises
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IT band stretch
side lying, hips and knees 90 degrees, bad hip up
extend hip and adduct thighs toward floor
perturbation training
i..e wobbly board
for neuromuscular and proprioceptive control
