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Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors

A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness

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Wait time: About 2 weeks

No matter where you are in treatment, what side effects you may be experiencing, or your general fitness level, Pilates is a safe and effective way to help you regain flexibility, power, and endurance while relieving treatment side effects such as lymphedema, fatigue, depression, peripheral neuropathy, osteoporosis, and upper extremity impairment. Naomi Aaronson and Ann Marie Turo, occupational therapists and certified Pilates instructors, show you how to use exercises to:

  • Strengthen arms and shoulders and regain your range of motion.
  • Reduce pain and swelling and stretch tight areas affected by scars.
  • Build core strength and back stability, especially important after TRAM or DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery.
  • Improve balance and coordination.
  • Make it easier to perform basic daily living tasks.
  • Release stress and boost energy.
  • Including programs that can be done lying down, seated, or standing, Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors will help you achieve maximum wellness, now and throughout your journey living life after cancer.

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      • Library Journal

        September 1, 2014

        Two occupational therapists and pilates instructors (one of whom is also a breast cancer survivor) offer up a regimen of exercises to help women regain strength and range of motion following surgery and treatment. They discuss the principles of the practice and the benefits for cancer patients with relation to fatigue, lymphedema, "chemo brain," and other complaints. Sections on getting started and advisories accompany each series of movements, which include those seated and in the supine position. VERDICT Strengthening the body and spurring recovery through pilates seems like a win-win. For patient health and fitness collections.

        Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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