Aerobic fitness values were generally below average , although 6-minute walk time was closer to population norms .
Upper and lower extremity strength was lower than population norms for women who were currently receiving cancer treatment .
Lower extremity strength was above population norms for women who had completed treatment .
Aerobic capacity and upper extremity strength in women diagnosed with breast cancer are generally lower than population norms .
QUESTION What are typical values of physical function for women diagnosed with breast cancer and how do these compare to normative data ?
Optimal Mode for Maximal Aerobic Exercise Testing in Breast Cancer Survivors
Purpose . To determine which mode of exercise is preferred by breast cancer survivors and to evaluate this response between grade d exercise testing on a treadmill and on a cycle ergometer . Methods . Twelve breast cancer survivors completed 2 maximal aerobic stress tests on separate days . The women completed a ramp protocol on an electronically braked cycle ergometer and an incremental step protocol on a treadmill to volitional fatigue . Test order was r and omized . Expired gases were collected for the determination of peak aerobic capacity ( Vo2peak ) . Results . Exercise mode had a significant effect on the grade d exercise response in breast cancer survivors , P = .003 . Treadmill Vo2peak was significantly greater than bike Vo2peak ( 28.7 ± 4.7 vs 23.9 ± 4.7 mL/min/kg , respectively , P = .003 ) and VEmax was equivalent between exercise modes ( P = .731 ) . Maximal heart rate was significantly higher by 11 bpm during the treadmill protocol ( P = .004 ) , and Ve/VCo2 exhibited possible mode dependency ( P = .018 ) . Conclusion . This patient population felt more comfortable and produced significantly greater Vo2peak values using the treadmill protocol . These results discuss the potential implication s concerning the design and interpretation of exercise interventions for breast cancer survivors
Aerobic fitness values were generally below average , although 6-minute walk time was closer to population norms .
Upper and lower extremity strength was lower than population norms for women who were currently receiving cancer treatment .
Lower extremity strength was above population norms for women who had completed treatment .
Aerobic capacity and upper extremity strength in women diagnosed with breast cancer are generally lower than population norms .
QUESTION What are typical values of physical function for women diagnosed with breast cancer and how do these compare to normative data ?