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This collection of chapters describes in detail the physical therapy research in patients with various types of cancers to help medical professionals and physical therapists help improve the physical function, activity of daily living, quality of life, the survival rate in cancer patients and cancer survivors. It provides not only information on rehabilitation but details on physical therapy cancer research and research methods. The book provides practical skills to treat the patients and to create useful and effective physical therapy programs by giving step-by-step tutorials to help readers learn various techniques. Along with presenting an introduction to physical therapy of cance and new findings, the authors provide recommendations on each cancer therapy.
Physical Therapy and Research in Patients with Cancer is aimed at physical therapists and student physical therapists. Undergraduate and postgraduate students also can use our book to understand the basics and get up-to-date information. By sharing the latest research with our readers, the book creates a foundation for further development in this field of study.
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Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Physical Function and Health-Related QOL in Cancer Survivors
Pages 3-23
Physical Function and Health-Related Quality of Life After Breast Cancer Surgery
Pages 25-61
Physical Function and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer
Pages 63-80
Pages 81-91
Muscle Mass, Cachexia, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies
Pages 93-110
Pages 111-134
Front Matter
Pages 135-135
The Effect of Physical Exercise on Physical Function and Survival Rate in Cancer Patients
Pages 137-162
Pages 163-190
Physical Exercise and Immune Function in Patients with Hematological Malignancies
Pages 191-214
Pages 215-251
Physical Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Adaptation in Cancer Cachexia
Pages 253-274
Physical Function and Physical Activity in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer
Pages 275-291
Physical Activity in Patients with Breast Cancer
Pages 293-311
Front Matter
Pages 313-313
Multiple Frailty in Elderly Patients with Cancer
Pages 315-333
Postoperative Complications in Patients with Esophageal Cancer
Pages 335-353
Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Obesity
Pages 355-367
Cancer-Related Pain and Effects of Non-pharmacologic Intervention
Pages 369-396
Nutrition and Daily Activities in Older Patients After Gastrectomy
Pages 397-416
Frailty and Mental Health in Older Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer
Pages 417-440
Physical Function and Nutrition in Patients with Hematological Malignancies
Pages 441-460
Physical Function and Nutrition in Patients with Esophageal Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer
Pages 461-491
Front Matter
Pages 493-493
Skeletal Muscle Oxygenation in Patients with Malignant Hematopoietic Disease
Pages 495-512
Sarcopenia and Physical Performance in Patients with Cancer
Pages 513-533
Cachexia and Postoperative Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer
Pages 535-558
Mechanism of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy Using a Mice Cancer Cachexia Model
Pages 559-578
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