Can’t I continue to exercise here? Exploring experiences, barriers, and facilitators for physical therapists and survivors of cancer to promote exercise maintenance

Authors Carla Agasi-Idenburg, Myrthe Joosten, M. Meeke Hoedjes, L.M. Buffart, C.S. Kampshoff, Martijn M. Stuiver
Published in Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Publication date 2025
Research groups Innovation of Movement Care
Type Article

Summary

Maintaining exercise behavior is crucial for cancer survivors, yet adherence to exercise recommendations remains low. This study explores the experiences and perspectives of community-working physical therapists and survivors of cancer regarding barriers and facilitators that support the maintenance of exercise behavior post-treatment.

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Language English
Published in Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Key words cancer, exercise maintenance, primary care, qualitative research
Digital Object Identifier 10.1007/s11764-025-01767-8

Innovation of Movement Care