Resistance versus aerobic training in clinical practice

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Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Disorder and geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

10.21608/iptccu.2024.456841

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Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed non-skin malignancy in male patients, still representing one of the main causes of cancer-related death worldwide.  Many men who have survived prostate cancer continue to experience symptoms like fatigue, limited ability to exercise, and weakened muscles. Prostate cancer is a highly androgen-dependent disease. so hormonal therapy has undergone iterative advancement, from the types of gonadal testosterone deprivation to modalities that block the generation of adrenal and other extragonadal androgens. However, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) causes metabolic syndrome in over 50% of patients receiving long-term therapy for prostate cancer. Hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, central obesity, loss of muscle mass, and dyslipidemia are the various components of metabolic syndrome, which can eventually lead to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality. It has been demonstrated that physical activity alleviates metabolic syndrome symptoms and exercise interventions including aerobic and resistance exercises, may change cardiometabolic risk factors in patients undergoing ADT. Regular exercise has been reported to improve these patients' muscle mass, strength, and physical and psychological well-being. So aerobic and resistive exercises are used to improve fatigue and muscle weakness

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