Exercise Medicine in oncologia

La mia ricerca esplora come la prescrizione dell’Exercise Medicine possa indurre adattamenti fisici, fisiologici e antitumorali nel contesto oncologico.

Ricerca & Collaborazioni

Collaborazioni

Il mio lavoro mira a integrare l’esercizio nella pratica oncologica e a comprendere gli effetti antitumorali del resistance e aerobic training, indagando i meccanismi biologici e immunologici che ne regolano l’azione.
Attraverso progetti internazionali, pubblicazioni scientifiche, conferenze e collaborazioni con università e cliniche in Italia, Europa, Australia, Stati Uniti e Sud America, contribuisco a diffondere una cultura clinica fondata sull’evidenza.

Pubblicazioni scientifiche

L’elenco delle mie pubblicazioni peer-reviewed è in aggiornamento.
Ogni studio nasce dall’obiettivo di tradurre la ricerca in pratica clinica, con focus su Exercise Medicine in ambito oncologico

Presentazioni e conferenze

Relazioni e workshop nazionali e internazionali sulla prescrizione e periodizzazione dell’Exercise Medicine in oncologia, con focus sugli esiti clinici e sulle basi biologiche e immunologiche che sottendono gli effetti antitumorali.

Le mie ricerche hanno attirato l’attenzione di numerose testate internazionali, con interviste su The Washington Post, Fox News, Daily Mail, 9 News Australia e altri media di rilievo.

Contattami per collaborazioni di ricerca

Elenco pubblicazioni

2026

Bettariga F. Acute and regular exercise effects on myokines and cancer suppression in survivors of breast cancer (PhD Academy Award). British Journal of Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-111171.

Maestroni L, … Bettariga F et al. Assessment of rotator cuff external rotation: isometric vs. isotonic testing modes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. doi: 10.3390/jfmk11010029.

2025

Bettariga F et al. Association of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108671.

Bettariga F et al. Effects of exercise on inflammation in female survivors of non-metastatic breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djaf062.

Bettariga F et al. A single bout of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines and suppresses cancer cell growth in vitro in survivors of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. doi: 10.1007/s10549-025-07772-w.

Bettariga F et al. Effects of Resistance versus High-Intensity Interval Training on Myokines and Cancer Cell Suppression in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003848.

Bettariga F et al. Exercise and inflammation in female survivors of breast cancer: systematic review with secondary mediation analysis on body composition. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. doi: 10.1007/s11764-025-01873-7.

Bettariga F et al. Periodizing exercise medicine prescription for patients with cancer: a narrative opinion. Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1007/s40279-025-02311-5.

Markarian AM, … Bettariga F et al. Longitudinal changes in skeletal muscle in children undergoing cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Pediatrics. doi: 10.1007/s00431-025-06349-5.

Borsati A, … Bettariga F et al. How a physical exercise program performed by patients may impact caregiver burden in cancer: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-10120-9.

Maestroni L, … Bettariga F et al. How Do Multi- and Single-Joint Strength Levels Relate to Vertical Jump Performance and Biomechanics in Amateur Athletes Returned to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005270.

Bettariga F et al. Acute and chronic exercise-conditioned serum effects on cancer cells in vitro: a systematic review. European Journal of Cancer Prevention. doi: 10.1097/CEJ.0000000000000968.

Scott DD, … Bettariga F et al. Nuclear destabilisation – a possible genesis of cancer? Biological Reviews. doi: 10.1111/brv.70052.

Borsati A, … Bettariga F et al. Effect of exercise on bone-related outcomes in patients with cancer affected by bone metastases or bone loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporosis International. doi: 10.1007/s00198-025-07645-4.

Markarian AM, … Bettariga F et al. Bone mineral density and content in childhood cancer survivors during and after oncological treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Osteoporosis International. doi: 10.1007/s00198-025-07458-5.

Borsati A, … Bettariga F et al. Cardiac autonomic dysfunction in patients with cancer: exploring the role of physical exercise. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. doi: 10.1007/s00432-025-06234-6.

Lazzarini SG, … Bettariga F et al. Effectiveness of additional or standalone corticosteroid injections compared to physical therapist interventions in rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Physical Therapy. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaf006.

Crespo-Garcia C, … Bettariga F et al. Effects of Exercise or Diet or Combined Interventions on Treatment Efficacy of Chemotherapy for Cancer: A Systematic Review. Current Nutrition Reports. doi: 10.1007/s13668-025-00702-8.

Maestroni L, … Bettariga F et al. Interlimb Asymmetry Data in Athletes With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparison of Different Equations to Interpret Between-Limb Difference Data. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005280.

2024

Bettariga F et al. Resistance training vs high-intensity interval training on body composition, strength, fitness, and QoL in breast cancer survivors: a randomized trial. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. doi: 10.1007/s10549-024-07559-5.

Bettariga F et al. Effects of short- and long-term exercise training on cancer cells in vitro. Journal of Sport and Health Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100994.

Bettariga F et al. Exercise training mode effects on myokine expression in healthy adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.04.005.

Bettariga F et al. Characterization of pain in lipedema: reliability and validity of pain pressure thresholds and hand-held sphygmomanometer assessments in people with lipedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2024.0058.

Bettariga F et al. Acute effects of a fatiguing protocol on peak force and rate of force development of the hamstring muscles in soccer players. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. doi: 10.1007/s42978-023-00228-x.

Bettariga F et al. Authors’ response to “Acute effects of a fatiguing protocol on peak force and rate of force development of the hamstring muscles in soccer players”. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. doi: 10.1007/s42978-023-00246-9.

Maestroni L, … Bettariga F et al. Pain catastrophizing, beliefs and perception, and their association with profiling characteristics in athletes. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0122.

Bettariga F et al. Lower and upper body isometric strength in climbers: reliability and associations with an assessment of climbing performance. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning.

2023

Bettariga F et al. Suppressive effects of exercise-conditioned serum on cancer cells: a narrative review. Journal of Sport and Health Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.12.001.

Bettariga F et al. Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management? Journal of Sport and Health Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.06.007.

Bettariga F et al. The effects of a 6-week unilateral strength and ballistic jump training program on the force-velocity profiles of sprinting. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004424.

Bettariga F et al. Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometer and hand-held sphygmomanometer for testing shoulder isometric external and internal rotator muscles strength. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. doi: 10.1007/s42978-023-00232-1.

2022

Bettariga F et al. The effects of training interventions on interlimb asymmetries: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Strength & Conditioning Journal. doi: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000701.

Bettariga F et al. The effects of a unilateral strength and power training intervention on inter-limb asymmetry and physical performance in male amateur soccer players. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. doi: 10.1007/s42978-022-00188-8.

2020

Mantovani L, … Bettariga F et al. Does isometric exercise improve leg stiffness and hop pain in subjects with Achilles tendinopathy? A feasibility study. Physical Therapy in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.09.005.

CV accademico

Sono un fisioterapista, MSc in Exercise Science e PhD in Exercise Medicine. Attualmente sono Ricercatore Postdoc presso Human Performance Research Centre (University of Technology Sydney, Australia) e Ricercatore affiliato presso Exercise Medicine Research Institute (Edith Cowan University, Australia).

La mia ricerca indaga come l’esercizio possa sopprimere lo sviluppo del tumore e i meccanismi sottostanti, per comprendere l’impatto dell’Exercise Medicine a livello biologico e immunologico. Esploro come questi meccanismi contribuiscono a ridurre la recidiva e la mortalità, migliorando al contempo la qualità della vita. La mia ricerca mira infine ad individuare una precisa prescrizione e progressione dell’Exercise Medicine per migliorare gli esiti clinici dei pazienti.

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