Practical Exercise Intervention to Reduce Adverse Effects for Prostate Cancer Patients

摘要

PURPOSE This study is to review previous exercise intervention studies for prostate cancer patients to ease the adverse effects after Prostatectomy and Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). We aim to suggest practical exercise interventions for prostate cancer patients. METHODS We examined previous literatures published within 10 years at PubMed, RISS and KISS focusing on various exercise intervention to reduce adverse effects. This study reviewed exercise intervention of Prostatectomy and ADT respectively. Adverse effects of each treatment are urinary incontinence of Prostatectomy and the risk factors of metabolic syndrome of ADT. RESULTS For the patients undergoing prostatectomy, the types, intensity and appropriate timing of exercise intervention to train pelvic floor muscle was suggested. Also, the frequency, intensity, type and duration of exercise intervention for ADT patients were recommended. CONCLUSIONS It is effective exercise intervention based on Kegel for patients undergoing prostatectomy start before the surgery. For ADT patients, combined exercise including resistance, aerobic and flexibility exercise is recommended.