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Timing of exercise for muscle strength and physical function in men initiating ADT for prostate cancer.

Robert U NewtonDaniel A GalvãoNigel SpryDavid JosephSuzanne K ChambersRobert A GardinerDickon HayneDennis R Taaffe
Published in: Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases (2020)
Exercise either at the onset or after 6 months of ADT preserves/enhances muscle strength and physical function. However, to avoid initial treatment-related adverse effects on strength and function, exercise therapy should be implemented with initiation of ADT.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • prostate cancer
  • physical activity
  • resistance training
  • stem cells