At Longevity Nexum Kinesiology in Barrie, Ontario we see a wide variety of conditions and unique circumstances, including cancer, particularly hormone related cancers like breast cancer.
Exercise has been proven to improve quality of life of those undergoing breast cancer treatment as well as breast cancer survivors. Exercise is an effective way to manage the side effects of treatment, as it is with many other cancers. Breast cancer patients can suffer from a multitude of adverse side effects including lymphedema, cancer related fatigue, pain and neuropathy.
According to the research, supervised exercise prescribed by a kinesiologist helps to:
DECREASE Cancer related fatigue
DECRERASE Effects of lymphedema, with no risk of exacerbating symptoms
IMPROVE Physical functioning and long term health outcomes
IMPROVE Mental health outcomes
Our Exercise Physiologists and Kinesiologists are professionals trained to prescribe exercise to patients with any unique circumstances.
If any of your patients are undergoing breast cancer treatment or is a breast cancer survivor, we want to help you to improve their long term outcomes and give them the life they deserve.
If you have any questions or would like to book in, please call 905-244-3075 for a free 15-minute consultation.
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