EHR523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Diaphragmatic Breathing, Strength Training, Nivolumab
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Week 12b lung cancer exercise guidelines and. Exercise guidelines: >150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or >75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise. 2-3 days per week of resistance training: avoid physical inactivity across all stages of the cancer journey. Something is better than nothing: be as active as the condition allows. Pre-surgery: pre-operative programs have been proven to: Have positive effects on aerobic capacity, physical fitness, and quality of life. Reduce recovery time and length of stay in hospital: combination of aerobic and resistance exercises. Aim to reach as close to guidelines as possible. Breathing exercises: can be commenced pre surgery, however it is usually commenced post surgery. Position one hand on chest and the other below the rib cage. Breathe in through nose (feel lower hand rise) Breathe out through pursed lips (feel lower hand sink) Upper hand should remain still throughout the process. Post-surgery: once intercostal catheters are removed, commence:
