Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2014

Maximum Voluntary Contraction of Muscle, Body Composition & Ergoreflex in Adult Male Cancer Patients

Dr. Mavneen Kaur

Abstract :

Cancer is a disease in which a group of cells display unregulated growth. Almost half of all the cancer patients show a syndrome of cachexia. Ergoreflex is a peripheral reflex originating in skeletal muscles. Metabolic abnormalities in skeletal muscles with early acidosis and accumulation of catabolites on exercise, have been shown to be responsible for their enhanced activity. So the aim of the study is to see if there is any association between peripheral muscle wasting and Ergoreflex. In the present study it was observed that muscle mass was significantly reduced in cancer patients. Also there was statistically significant decrease in mid arm circumference in experimental group. changes in body composition are also an important indicator adjuvant index in the assessment of cachexia. Education about risk factors, early detection, treatment and palliative care can be helpful in decreasing the incidence as well as morbidity and mortality of the disease.

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Dr. Mavneen Kaur Maximum Voluntary Contraction of Muscle, Body Composition & Ergoreflex in Adult Male Cancer Patients International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 10 October 2014

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