Balance training during acute medical treatment for pediatric cancer - subjective benefits and preliminary effects on selected physical abilities.

Background:  As balance training seems to be a promising training method to improve physical limitations of the lower limbs, this study aims to evaluate feasibility, subjective benefits and preliminary effects on physical abilities of balance training in pediatric cancer patients.

Patients:  11 pediatric cancer patients (5-21 years) undergoing acute medical treatment were included in the study.

Method:  Participants took part in a 4-week balance training intervention.