Positive effects of physical activity are fundamentally known for cardiovascular, metabolic and cancer diseases. However, the physical distance to physical activity centers is often a barrier. That’s why researchers at the University of Leipzig have now tested whether app-based home exercise, including digital activity feedback via a smartwatch, works well for cancer patients after surgery. The results have been published in the journal BMC Medicine.
There is clear scientific evidence that physical activity is beneficial for the prevention of various cancers and in therapy in cancer patients. A central task of sports medicine is therefore the development and research of easily accessible and effective exercise programs for prevention and rehabilitation. ...
