Ex Onc SLED: a Study Utilizing a Weighted Sled for Horizontal Resistance Training

Summary

This protocol seeks to analyze patient adherence and outcomes after monitored exercise sessions utilizing primarily weighted sled pushes and pulls for linearly progressed resistance training of individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 20-89 years
2. Women of child-bearing potential must verbally confirm lack of pregnancy prior to enrollment. They should also consent to use adequate contraception during the course of the study.
3. Participants must be determined capable of engaging in resistance training by exercise personnel and/or study PI and must be able to stand.
4. Participants must complete an assessment by EOC staff and be determined safe to engage in the workout regimen by the study exercise personnel. Any individuals not deemed safe to participate in the basic EOC exercise program will be referred to physical therapy or elsewhere

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition that would interfere with exercise program
2. Individuals deemed able to engage in more intense resistance training utilizing compound movements will not be eligible
3. Pregnant women

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