Pink Ribbon Program: Post-Operative Workout Enhancing Recovery - Softcover

Puglisi M.S., Doreen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1453650849 ISBN 13: 9781453650844

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program is designed to facilitate recovery from breast cancer surgery. These surgeries include lumpectomy, mastectomy, and breast cancer reconstructive surgeries; including TRAM flap, LAT flap, and implant reconstruction. This program also reduces the risk of lymphedema. There are four phases to The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program. Each phase should be maintained for two weeks. The progression from one phase to the next will depend on how you are feeling. You can participate in these exercises two to three times per week. Once you have completed this program, you are now ready to join in many types of mainstream activities. Please be aware of any ongoing limitation you may have due to your surgeries. PHASE I can begin as soon as possible following surgery. Movement promotes blood flow which will increase oxygen supply. This helps to aid in the healing process. PHASE II focuses on improving trunk rotation and lateral flexion (side bending movement). Spine and core stability exercises are added in this phase and we continue with shoulder range of motion exercises. PHASE III adds more strengthening exercises for the core and we begin to incorporate lower body strength and stability exercises. Phase IV introduces the use of resistance to the workout. A Dynaband is used to strengthen the muscles of the back, shoulder, and trunk. Talk to your doctor or healthcare team member before starting this or any exercise program. The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program works in conjunction with your doctor's recommendations for an exercise program. You may also use this program in conjunction with, or as a follow-up to any prescribed physical therapy.

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About the Author

Doreen Puglisi, MS is a college professor and renowned international presenter. With a master's degree in Exercise Science, 24 years as a business owner, academic educator, and Pilates instructor, she provides a unique perspective on both theory and practice. Doreen transformed her professional-then personal-experience with cancer into a successful rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors. In just six years, the nonprofit organization she founded, The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program, has trained and certified more than 1000 instructors internationally. The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program originated when Doreen began working with breast cancer survivors as an exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor. This recovery program was well underway when Doreen faced her own cancer diagnosis. She applied the Pink Ribbon protocol to her own recovery. Today the Pink Ribbon Recovery Program is a gentle, staged process that begins when the survivor is either six weeks past her surgery or has received her doctor's approval to begin gentle exercise. Some of Doreen's accomplishments: 2004 Founded The Pink Ribbon Program; 2007 invited to speak to the Tumor Board at Memorial Regional Cancer Center, South Bend, IN; 2008 invited to Australia to conducted a National Breast Cancer awareness campaign ; 2010 presented at Balanced Body, Pilates on Tour conference, 2010 presented at Nike World Headquarters, 2010 guest speaker for Sirius Radio's Doctor Radio talk show, 2010 guest speaker at Oregon Health and Science University Breast Health Task Force.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1453650849
• ISBN 13: 9781453650844
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 34