The Murcian Health Service has created the first unit of therapeutic physical exercise for cancer patients in Santa Lucia Hospital. The new unit provides cancer patients with an opportunity to perform safe exercises that are adapted to their specific medical situation and physical condition. The gym has specific cardio machines for cardiovascular exercise and aerobic training, an elliptical bike, cycle ergometers and a rowing device as well as other equipment to work on functional exercises. The new service is for adult patients with cancer diagnosis or treatment, and it will be offered from Monday to Friday in the afternoon.
Los benefits of physical exercise for cancer patients they are more than proven, since it reduces the symptoms and reduces the side effects that the treatment may have. For this reason, the Ministry of Health, through the Murcian Health Service (SMS), has taken a step forward to create the first unit of therapeutic physical exercise … Read more