Framework conditions of individualized exercise promotion during in-patient treatment in pediatric oncology

Levels of physical activity are highly reduced during cancer treatment. Therefore, individually-tailored exercise programs are recommended during intensive treatment and thereafter to promote child-oriented physical activity. Contents are adapted to sports history, personal targets, medical situation and age-related physical education. Patients show a high acceptance, but the frequent presence of physical complaints also underlines the need of a broad range of exercise methods that allow a minimum program even under poor general conditions. Future efforts should focus on the development of sport offers throughout Germany to provide child-oriented exercise support for every child suffering from cancer.