Pink Ribbon Post Operative Recovery Program
What is Pink Ribbon Program?
We are pleased to announce The Pink Ribbon post-operative Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise program is available at The Pilates Body.
The Pink Ribbon Program, founded by Doreen Puglisi, MS, was created to help meet the goals of the breast cancer survivor. These major areas of concern typically include body image, frozen shoulder, and/or range of motion, depression and anxiety.
Thankfully, due to early prevention awareness, breast cancers, as well as other cancers, are no longer being viewed as an automatic death sentence, but instead as a chronic
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Benefits of The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise Program
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Prevent and Reduce Cancer Related Fatigue
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Increase in Muscle Mass, Strength, and Endurance
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Increase in Daily Functional Activities
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Increase in Physical Activities
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Protection against Common Side Effect of Chemotherapy and Radiation
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Lymphedema Management
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Increase in Shoulder ROM Following Breast Cancer Surgery
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Reduction in Cancer Related Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting
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Improves Sleep
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Reduces Feelings of Depression
Post-Operative 6 Week Program
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6 week protocol providing restoration of movement in your affected arm and shoulder, and improving functional ability
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3 phases of the pink ribbon program, each phase is maintained for 2 weeks
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Progression from one phase to the next is based on your progress
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Exercise participation is 2 to 3 times per week
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After completion of the 6 week program mainstream activities can be resumed
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Both group and individual sessions for the post-operative program are available
Post-Operative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist
The Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist (BCES) is a professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual fitness programs for those diagnosed with Cancer. The BCES has a complete understanding of the cancer process from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, prevention of lymphedema and contraindications.
We look forward to helping you get back to living, not just surviving!