Adapted Physical Activity

Uses

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Adapted physical activity is endorsed as supportive care during and after HICU treatment by major French and international health authorities. — Adapted physical activity, exergaming and relaxation by biofeedback in haematological intensive care unit in France: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (APAER-H trial)
• APA is considered safe and non-interfering with HICU treatments across several exercise formats. — Adapted physical activity, exergaming and relaxation by biofeedback in haematological intensive care unit in France: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (APAER-H trial)
• APA has demonstrated benefits for strength, endurance, fatigue, quality of life, and aerobic capacity. — Adapted physical activity, exergaming and relaxation by biofeedback in haematological intensive care unit in France: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (APAER-H trial)
• Evidence for APA in HICU is mostly based on longer programmes, while short inpatient programmes remain less studied. — Adapted physical activity, exergaming and relaxation by biofeedback in haematological intensive care unit in France: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (APAER-H trial)
• The APAER-H group’s preliminary work suggested a three-week APA programme may reduce anxiety and fatigue while preserving or improving physical capacity. — Adapted physical activity, exergaming and relaxation by biofeedback in haematological intensive care unit in France: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (APAER-H trial)