A mixed exercise training programme is feasible and safe and may improve quality of life and muscle strength in multiple myeloma survivors

Table 4 Changes in muscle strength, V02 max and fat-free mass index

n=28	BASELINE (mean ± SD)	3 MONTHS (mean ± SD)	6 MONTHS (mean ± SD)
Upper Limb Strength	32.3 ± 11.5	34.2 ± 10.7	35 ± 10.8
(Kilograms)	32.3 ± 11.5	34.2 ± 10.7	35 ± 10.8
Lower Limb Strength	30.6 ± 16.8	37.6 ± 13.1	41 ± 12.7
(Kilograms)	30.6 ± 16.8	37.6 ± 13.1	41 ± 12.7
Vo2 Max	27.8 ± 5	28.2 ± 4.5	28.1 ± 4.8
(Ml/Kg/Min)	27.8 ± 5	28.2 ± 4.5	28.1 ± 4.8
Fat-Free Mass Index	18 ± 2.3	18 ± 2.5	18 ± 2.5

Scores at baseline, 3 and 6 months are given for the 28 patients who completed 6 months on the programme.

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