Benefits of Exercise as Part of Breast Cancer Recovery
The Strength & Courage: Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors DVD touches the lives of breast cancer survivors at a variety of levels:
- Physically, by helping you regain strength and flexibility
- Emotionally, by helping you regain control of their lives
- Educationally, by teaching you about the importance of rehabilitative exercises and encouraging regular aerobic exercises.
Exercise training during and following breast cancer treatment is associated with many benefits including:
- Enhanced functional capacity
- Greater muscle strength
- Increased flexibility
- Increased range of motion of the affected shoulder
- Less weight gain during chemotherapy
- Less fatigue
- Less incidence of nausea during chemotherapy
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced well-being
The Strength & Courage: Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors program was designed to be part of a home care regimen after breast cancer surgery. The initial post surgical stretching exercise portion, which can be started the day after breast cancer surgery, includes a group of survivors being led by a physical therapist.
Within a few months, as you continue your recovery after breast cancer surgery and grow stronger, a fitness trainer will lead you through a weight lifting program that will help you regain strength in your upper body and arms.
The format of the 60-minute, professionally produced DVD incorporates testimonials by breast cancer survivors who have tried the program and experienced the real benefits of exercise as part of their breast cancer recovery.
Learn more about how to use the Strength & Courage: Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors DVD as part of your home care recovery program.
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