Hypopressive Exercise Associated With Strength and Resistance Training in Women Treated for Gynecological Cancer

Effects of Hypopressive Exercise Associated With Strength and Resistance Training in the Management of Fatigue, Urinary Incontinence Symptoms, Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Women Treated for Gynecological Cancer

The study aims to evaluate the effects of 4 weeks of hypopressive exercise associated with resistance training and aerobic exercises on fatigue, symptoms of urinary incontinence, sexual function and quality of life in women treated for gynecological cancer compared to a group that will perform conventional training. .

Objective: To evaluate the effects of 4 weeks of hypopressive exercise associated with resistance training and aerobic exercises on fatigue, symptoms of urinary incontinence, sexual function and quality of life in women treated for gynecological cancer compared to a group that will perform conventional training.

Methods: This will be a single-blind randomized clinical trial. A hypopressive exercise intervention associated with resistance training and aerobic exercise will be carried out during twelve telerehabilitation sessions. Patients over 18 years of age who are diagnosed with gynecological cancer and who are indicated for radiotherapy or chemotherapy will participate. Patients will be randomly assigned to an experimental group of hypopressive exercises associated with resistance training and aerobic exercises or conventional training. Fatigue, quality of life, symptoms of urinary incontinence and sexual function will be evaluated before and after the intervention.

Discussion: The results of this clinical trial will determine the impact of conventional training associated with hypopressive exercise on the negative side effects of cancer treatment in women with gynecological cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Candidates must have a medical diagnosis of gynecological cancer
• Participants should have an indication for chemotherapy or radiotherapy, associated or not with pelvic lymphadenectomy
• Women with an age range over 18 years with a limit of up to 60 years
• Participants who are able to practice physical activity

Exclusion Criteria:

• Recurrence of gynecological cancer
• Presence of lymphedema in the lower limb, measured by cytometry of the lower limb with a tape measure; asymmetries of more than 2 cm between the limbs were considered edema
• Diagnosis of metastasis
• Heart disease