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Participation in adequate physical activity improves the health status of cancer survivors, enhances their survival, and reduces their risk of cancer recurrence. However, cancer survivors engage in low levels of physical activity and have limited access to rehabilitation services that could increase their participation. No optimal framework has been developed that supports physical activity participation among cancer survivors. Given the growth in numbers of cancer survivors, development of a framework may provide a pathway to facilitate timely and appropriate care. This perspective paper describes the development of the Cancer Rehabilitation to Recreation (CaReR) Framework and its practical implications. The CaReR Framework uses a tailored, stepped approach to guide health services and clinicians on the design and implementation of interventions to promote physical activity among cancer survivors. Implementation of the CaReR Framework will improve continuity and quality of care for cancer survivors and promote physical activity with the ultimate aim of improving health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study which examines the effectiveness of progressive resistance exercise in improving muscle strength and performance of daily living for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the U.S. The researchers use controlled trials through electronic database searches and citation tracking to achieve the desired result of the study. The study concludes that short-term progressive resistance increases the strength of muscles for people with COPD.