Clinical exercise physiology
The Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab undertakes research to understand the role of exercise in reducing the risk of cancer and the role of physical therapy and exercise to improve the physical function, quality of life and survival of cancer survivors.
- Body composition (Bod Pod)
- Cardiorespiratory fitness testing (Metabolic cart)
- Strength assessment
- Physical activity measurement (Accelerometers)
- Healthcare and social services
Specialized labs and equipment
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Specialized lab |
Equipment |
Function |
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Body composition analysis |
Bod Pod |
Fast, safe and easy-to-use tool for measuring body composition using air-displacement technology |
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Metabolic cost of exercise analysis |
Metabolic cart, treadmill and cycle ergometer |
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Physical activity measurement |
Actigraph Accelerometers |
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Additional information
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Title |
URL |
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Chemo brain study featured on CBC British Columbia |
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Can exercise reduce the forgetfulness caused by anti-cancer drugs? (UBC Public Affairs) |
http://cepl.rehab.med.ubc.ca/2012/06/15/can-exercise-reduce-the-forgetfu... |
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Dr. Kristin Campbell featured on CTV Ask the Expert series |