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The purpose of this single-arm pilot study was to examine the effects of a
community-based multimodal exercise program on: physical function
(Timed-Up-and-Go [TUG], 6-min walk test [6MWT], leg and chest press strength, and
functional reach [FR]); and quality of life, QoL [FACT-G]), in cancer survivors.
Fifty-nine cancer survivors (91.5% female; mean age 59 +/- 12 years) completed
supervised exercise training for 90 min twice weekly for 12 weeks. Exercise
training consisted of 30 min of each of the following: (1) aerobic conditioning;
(2) resistance training; and (3) balance and flexibility training.
Pre-post-outcome measures were compared for statistically significant differences
(p < 0.01) and were related to the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health Model. Effect sizes (ES), minimal clinically important
differences, and minimal detectable change at 90% confidence intervals were
calculated. Participants decreased TUG time by 21.1% and walked 15.5% farther
during 6-MWT (p < 0.001). Leg and chest press strength increased by 34.5% and
32.7%, respectively (p < 0.001). FR increased by 15.1% (p < 0.001). Significant
improvements for physical well-being (13.9%), emotional well-being (6.7%),
functional well-being (13.0%), and total well-being (9.6%) were found (p < 0.01).
Improvements in physical function and QoL showed "moderate to large" ESs
indicating improvements in physical function and QoL are clinically meaningful.

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