Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology - Takeaways - MDSpire

Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology

  • By

  • Carolin Ohnmacht

  • Alina Kunder

  • Sina Benz

  • Tobias Feuchtinger

  • Alexander Puzik

  • June 9, 2026

  • 0 min

Share

  • 1

    The 'Heroes in Motion' program was established in 2020 to provide exercise interventions for pediatric oncology patients and their families.

  • 2

    Over six years, 457 patients participated, completing 3,860 inpatient and 813 outpatient exercise therapy sessions.

  • 3

    Satisfaction rates increased from 74% in 2020 to 81% in 2025, with participants valuing individualized care and perceived bio-psycho-social benefits.

  • 4

    Family involvement in the program increased following the introduction of a family-centered outpatient exercise program in 2023.

  • 5

    The HIM program demonstrated feasibility, safety, and acceptance, highlighting the importance of exercise therapy in pediatric oncology care.

Original Source(s)

Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology

  • by Carolin Ohnmacht, Alina Kunder, Sina Benz, Tobias Feuchtinger, Alexander Puzik

  • June 9, 2026

Related Content

The gastrin-releasing peptide receptor in oncology: a comprehensive review of recent advances in targeted radionuclide theranostics

The value of robot-assisted gastrectomy in the treatment of gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tagraxofusp in adult blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: clinical trials and real-world outcomes: a systematic review