Prehabilitation Soft-Tissue Sarcoma of Lower Limb
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Soft Tissue Sarcoma focused on measuring prehabilitation, walking capacity, gait, quality of life
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Deep lower extremity Soft-tissue Sarcoma (buttock to foot)
- Histologically or cytologically-proven Soft-tissue Sarcoma (excluding superficial location) of the lower extremity.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with metastatic disease (distant or nodal)
- both and upper and lower extremity involvement
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Other
Prehabilitation group
Informational support group (control group)
The prehabilitation group will receive a set of exercises designed to strengthen both limbs. The exercises will be taught and illustrated by a trained physiotherapist and are to be done daily during the period prior to surgery. The participant will be coached and supported for the exercise program, twice a week during the pre-operative period.
The focus for participants in the Informational Support Group will be on needs for information and psychosocial support during the pre-operative period. The intervention will be in the form of telephone or video calls by a trained health professional. These calls will be scheduled twice a week during the pre-operative period.