Why work with a Cancer Exercise Specialist?
The right exercise is a vital component of integrative oncology. Cancer exercise is very specific, it is not the same as regular physical activity, there are contraindications. It is imperative to work with someone who has completed a comprehensive course in cancer exercise training. The wrong exercise program can also undermine cancer treatment and recovery.
There are different limits and demands for different types and stages of cancer treatment and recovery; radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapy. With certain types of cancer weight loss (fat loss) is an important consideration in exercise programming; and with others, minimizing weight loss is crucial. In all aspects of the disease, prevention, recovery and optimizing the lymphatic system must be a priority.
Common side effects of treatment:
There are different limits and demands for different types and stages of cancer treatment and recovery; radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapy. With certain types of cancer weight loss (fat loss) is an important consideration in exercise programming; and with others, minimizing weight loss is crucial. In all aspects of the disease, prevention, recovery and optimizing the lymphatic system must be a priority.
Common side effects of treatment:
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Studies show a person recovering from cancer will benefit from a well-balanced fitness program. A Cancer Exercise Specialist will help clients return to their normal daily function and beyond, and will work within the limits outlined by the health care professional.
The benefits of exercise during and after treatment:
Regardless of where you are in your cancer journey, there is a Cancer Fit program for you. An individual pre-assessment is required prior to starting a program, please print the assessment form below, fill it out and bring it to your initial session (which will be scheduled once you've contacted us).
For added safety and to ensure all health concerns are known, a physician’s consent is required. Upon registration, the form will be sent to you to take to your physician.
The benefits of exercise during and after treatment:
- Improved treatment tolerance
- Increase energy and improve sleep quality
- Lose weight and improve body composition
- Reduce pain
- Increase strength, flexibility and range of motion
- Prevent and manage lymphedema
- Minimize the risk for osteoporosis, diabetes and other cancers
Regardless of where you are in your cancer journey, there is a Cancer Fit program for you. An individual pre-assessment is required prior to starting a program, please print the assessment form below, fill it out and bring it to your initial session (which will be scheduled once you've contacted us).
For added safety and to ensure all health concerns are known, a physician’s consent is required. Upon registration, the form will be sent to you to take to your physician.
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