Publications by authors named "F G Baumann"
Context: Due to therapeutic side effects and physical weakness, patients are not always able to carry out strenuous and lengthy exercises. Hence, this study investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of a short-term Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) for oncological patients during and after anticancer treatment. The primary aim was to ensure the feasibility of WB-EMS training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver the past decade, the number of fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum has increased dramatically, by up to 58% [...
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. Different types of exercise have demonstrated beneficial effects on CRF. Previous evidence syntheses provided promising but inconclusive results when focusing on the effects of resistance training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Sport and exercise therapy for burnout and fatigue-a narrative review].
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
November 2024
Burnout and fatigue have overlaps in their symptoms. The common denominator is exhaustion. Physical activity has been shown to be a risk-reducing factor for the development or manifestation of symptoms.
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- Increased physical activity is linked to improved survival rates among postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, according to a study conducted in Germany from 2012 to 2017.
- The study involved 1,440 participants who reported their physical activity levels using the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, with findings indicating that "active" women experienced longer progression-free survival (PFS) and fewer adverse events compared to their "insufficiently active" peers.
- Additionally, "active" participants reported better quality of life (QoL) and lower fatigue levels, highlighting the benefits of maintaining physical activity during cancer treatment.