Cancer treatments can affect the heart, lungs, and regulatory systems (heart rate, blood pressure), the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system long after treatments are over. Some survivors pursue an exercise program, but unfortunately many do not. Advanced education enables exercise professionals to develop safe exercise programs that are tailored for each survivor's specialized needs. Personal trainers may have several professional designations according to their area of expertise.
Get Cleared for Exercise
Exercising without an adequate assessment of a survivor’s current physical and functional state may predispose them to injury from exercise or worse, medical complications from the reduced/altered capacities of the body. It is imperative that all cancer patients and cancer survivors be cleared for exercise by their physician prior to starting any exercise program.
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To read the full text article, go to Cheryl Guarna's Survivor Blog: Talk About Cancer Rehab.
