PILATES REHABILITATION
FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Have you had Breast Cancer treatment, including surgery?
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Have you got reduced strength and mobility in the affected arm? Does reaching in a cupboard feel a stretch, or washing your hair cause you discomfort? Is it difficult to do your bra up?
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The Pink Ribbon Programme can help!
WHAT IS THE PINK RIBBON PROGRAMME?
The Pink Ribbon Program is a post operative, pilates based, recovery program, developed by a survivor for survivors to help regain mobility, and improve strength and posture. It uses the principles of pilates exercises and focuses on shoulder mobility and strength to reduce pain and improve function.
The course can help you to:​
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Regain strength and mobility in the affected shoulder & arm
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Promote lymphatic drainage, helping to prevent lymphoedema
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Improve functional ability & quality of life
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Enhance & restore energy levels
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Restore postural control
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Decrease stress & anxiety
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Alleviate pain & swelling
The course is taught over a period 6 weeks, in small groups and can be adapted as necessary. It is equally suitable for recent survivors and those whose surgery was some time ago but who have had difficulty regaining their mobility.
All Pink Ribbon Program instructors are Certified Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists.
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For more information see: https://www.pinkribbonprogram.com/
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Available courses:
Mon 10th Feb - Fri 21st March 2025; Mon 10am & Fri 10am at the Live Well Centre, Middlesbrough
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