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Effects of KYUSHO JITSU on physical activity-levels and quality of life in breast cancer patients
Strunk, Maximilian A. Zopf, Eva Steck, Jule Hamacher, Stefanie Hallek, Michael Baumann, Freerk T.
Strunk, Maximilian A.
Zopf, Eva
Steck, Jule
Hamacher, Stefanie
Hallek, Michael
Baumann, Freerk T.
Abstract
Background/Aim: Breast cancer survivors often report a decrease in physical activity levels and quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore whether a “Kyusho Jitsu” martial arts intervention is feasible and can improve general well-being and physical activity levels in breast cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: Breast cancer survivors (N=51) were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. The intervention group participated in a 24-week Kyusho Jitsu intervention. Both groups were assessed at baseline, 3, and 6 months. Results: Analysis of original data showed several significant improvements in favor of the intervention group, but also some of the control group. Sensitivity analysis supports these findings. No adverse events were observed. Conclusion: To our knowledge this is the first study showing that a holistic Kyusho Jitsu martial arts intervention can be feasible and effective for breast cancer survivors
Keywords
breast neoplasm, exercise, Kyusho Jitsu, martial arts, physical activity, quality of life
Date
2018
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Journal article
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In Vivo: international journal of experimental and clinical pathophysiology and drug research
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32
Issue
4
Page Range
819-824
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Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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