pilates for breast cancer

New Groups - Strength After Breast Cancer & Strength After Cancer in April 2023

New Small Groups will begin starting Monday April 3,2023 and Wednesday April 5,2023 details below

Strength after Breast Cancer :

  • 4 Mondays starting April 3-24,2023

  • 55 minute group Based on the PAL study

  • Learn safe and effective exercise techniques to progress your weight training

  • Core, cardio and stretching will be included

  • Other issues to be address: lymphedema,, ADLS, Fatigue, Energy Conservation, Body Mechanics and much more.

  • Cost: $375.00

  • Strength After Cancer:

  • 4 Wednesdays starting April 5-26,2023

  • 55 minute. group

  • Learn safe and effective exercise techniques to getting your energy and strength back after cancer.

  • Urban Poling, Core, Stretching and more

  • Other issues to be addressed fatigue, ADL’s, energy conservation, joint protection, equipment needs and much more

  • Cost: $375.00

  • For more information contact: Ann Marie Turo, OTR/L 781-622-0515

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Are you a survivor or know someone? Pilates for the Breast Cancer Survivor: A Guide to Recovery, Healing and Wellness is a great resource for exercises that can be done; supine, seated and standing. Also included in the book are Wellness Tips. Remember always check with your Physician prior to starting an exercise program. Books are available thru Amazon and Springer Publisher. https://www.springerpub.com/pilates-for-breast-cancer-survi… #pilates#breastcancerawareness #lymphedema #wellnesswarriors #neuropathy#chemobrain #occupationaltherapy #holisticoccupationaltherapy#physicaltherapy #aota #cancerrelatedfatigue #peripheralneuropathy

Fatigue

We all experience fatigue in our lives but Cancer Related Fatigue can be disabling. Fatigue can be “Sneaky”, it creeps in when you least expect it, especially when one is going thru cancer treatments. If you think you maybe be experiencing this always check with your health care provider to see whether this maybe related to a medical condition such as a thyroid condition, low hemoglobin or something else. Blood test studies can be done to rule out any medical condition.

Fatigue affects us in may ways and its just not Physical! It can be Emotional and Mental fatigue.

Cancer patients and survivors are balancing a lot of information on a daily basis. From dealing with a life changing diagnosis, waiting for results of biopsies and scans, juggling numerous appointments in one day, dealing every day activities, and the side effects of treatments.

Exercise is an important strategy often overlooked. One might say to them self, “ How can I exercise when I feel so tired”. But it has been proven to be the most effective non-medical treatment in dealing with the effects of fatigue. If you are interested in increasing your energy and decreasing your fatigue contact me, I will do an Occupational Therapy Evaluation and set up a individualized program that works for you.

annmarie@integratedmindandbody.com