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Functional exercise

Resistance training

strength trainingweight training

How it works

Structured bodyweight, band, or light weights. Preserves muscle mass, grip strength, gait speed — the true measures of ECOG PS.

THE intervention for ECOG PS preservation. Timing: Days 4–7 (early recovery) and D22–28 (late recovery) are optimal. Avoid nadir (D16–21).

Dosing

Typical doses

  • 2–3 sessions per week, 20–30 min

Schedule

  • MWF during recovery window (D4–D7, D22–D28)
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Side Effects

Monitoring

  • Grip strength monthly
  • 10m walk test every 2 weeks