BACKGROUND: Treatment regimens for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
contain neurotoxic agents that may interfere with neuromuscular health. In this study, the …

Because of the increasing survival rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL) and the extensive side effects of the treatments, it is important to examine the …

Improvements in chemotherapy and radiotherapy have contributed to the high survival rate
(∼ 70%) of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). However, during treatment, lack …

Children undergoing cancer treatment are less active than healthy peers. Inactivity persists
into survivorship, negatively influencing health and quality of life. Fatigue is one of the most …

Physical inactivity has been shown to exacerbate negative side effects experienced by
pediatric patients undergoing cancer therapy. Exercise interventions are being created in …

Background: Pediatric, adolescent and young adult (PAYA) patients are less active than
their healthy counterparts, particularly during inpatient stays. Methods: We conducted a …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of physical therapy
intervention in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Procedure Twenty‐eight …

Purpose: To determine if adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
are less active (and more inactive) than the general population and to identify modifying …

In the present study the authors evaluated therapy-related long-term adverse effects and
physical activity in a cohort of long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a home-exercise programme on
physical fitness indicators and physical functioning after completion of chemotherapy in …