Case Presentation: Exercise Program At Home Of Child With Acute Lymfhoblastic Leukemia

Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) display body function disorders and are restricted in their activity. Because of the intensive treatment received, these children suffer a 15- 29% decrease in bone mineral density. It is stated that diminished physical activity related to fatigue and energy loss increases the risk of osteoporosis. This article at the end of the 3 month period of physical exercises at home, which was monitored by a visiting pediatric nurse, parents of B said that he exercised regularly and did not complain of difficulty in going about his daily activities. They reported that B’s fatigue and feelings of weakness had diminished and that he felt better when he performed his exercises.