I am really begining to feel the benefits of our sessions. Certainly I ache a little less in the morning. I loved the long arm stretches yesterday and the way my arms felt hanging so loosely. Will try to do them everyday!
Thank you Sarah
Don’t let pain prevent you from reaching your goals. Everyone should be able to enjoy exercise to improve health, prevent disease and improve quality of life.
Rehabilitation classes
Developed specifically for patients recovering from cancer treatment, injury or surgery, we use Pilates style exercises to help your body and your mind recover.
Breast Cancer
Pilates Rehab Program
Free
Specialised 8 week program addressing your needs post-treatment
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Class size |
3 Max |
Exercises |
Pilates based |
Location |
Private studio |
REHAB FOR LONG
TERM CONDITIONS/injuries
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One to one packages tailored specifically to your needs and those of your health condition
Ability |
All abilities welcome |
Duration |
Up to 1hr sessions |
Class size |
3 Max |
Exercises |
Fascial Release, stretches and strength work |
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Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation identifies musculosketal imbalances which may be leading to pain and discomfort, causing problems such as knee pain, back pain, hip pain, frozen shoulder
How many have you joined the gym in January with the best intentions to improve your overall health and fitness. Only for that old injury or niggling pain to resurface.
These injuries or pains often come from musculoskeletal imbalances, in short, ineffective movement patterns.
Looking at the biomechanics of the body and how our bodies move, teach us about our posture, movement patterns and the cause behind our injuries.
By understanding these imbalances we can begin to address areas of the body which need correction.
One of the direct causes of Injury and pain is the over use of the body during incorrect movement patterns.
Over time our body compensates for these poor movement patterns in order to allow us to preform our daily activities.
However, this does not need to be a life sentence, through the careful use of guided exercises specific to your mobility restrictions, movement patterns can be retrained, alleviating discomfort caused by musculosketal imbalances and improving movement and exercises capabilities.
You will be taught how to release the Myofascia.
For more information on Myofascial release please see our blog post which covers everything in a lot more detail.
- Full body Biomechanical Assessment
- Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire to understand any underlying conditions which may be contributing to your injury or pain.
- Tailor made programs to address the root cause of your injury/ pain
- Easy to follow exercise videos to guide you through your exercise homework.
- We will combine release work, stretches and strengthening exercises in a tailor made program to address your imbalances, and improve your biomechanics
- You will be taught some Myofascail Releases you can do at home, please see link to blog to explain the importance of the myofascial in your recovery.
Through every step you are guided through the rationale behind your tailored exercise program. Creating a better understanding of how your body works.
- You will need to wear a pair of shorts and a tshirt for your assessment, time and privacy will be given if you need to change before-hand.
- You will also need to be barefoot for the assessment and subsequent sessions.
- Depending on your program, you may need to purchase a foam roller or myofascail release ball – you will be advised of this at the time, where possible items such as tennis ball may be used to help keep costs to a minimum.
- Your sessions will be weekly to begin with and a minium of 6 sessions will be required to begin to address imbalances.
- As with any exercise program, your success is down to your ability to complete homework given.
The 6 benefits of the
Breast Cancer Rehab Program
Improves function and range of movement of affected area
Reduces stress and increases your confidence
Improves lymphatic drainage
Improves mental health and wellbeing
Strengthens muscles to improve your posture
Reduces aches and pains associated with surgery or treatment
The importance of exercise to your recovery
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) established that 75% of its’ research into exercise demonstrated a significant clinical benefit on a range of cancer treatment side effects – physical, functional and psychosocial outcomes.
Regarding breast cancer in particular, it discussed the importance of including balance and flexibility to improve daily activity, while at the same time addressing the importance of behavior change techniques, goal setting, self–monitoring, exercise prescription and feedback.
Your questions, answered
We work on improving flexibility, range of movement and strength of the chest, back and shoulders, targeting key areas affected by treatment. Exercising post treatment/surgery, not only aids the recovery of the affected area and improves treatment side effects, it also provides support in regaining confidence to return to life pre Breast Cancer.
When clients are first diagnosed with breast cancer, many of them want to know “what can they do to help fight this disease?” and improve their survival rate and outcome. Research has shown exercise to be one of the biggest factors to improving treatment outcomes and long-term survival. But apart from the physical side effects of treatment, clients are often so overwhelmed by what they should do and shouldn’t do, exercise often takes a back seat. We will help you ease back into a gentle exercise routine.
Our clients have given feedback that it’s difficult to focus on an exercise plan when managing the side effects of treatment. Medical advice is to gently introduce some range of movement exercises for the first 6- 8 weeks post-surgery, giving the site time to heal. As with any exercise plan, it is important for clients to be signed off by their surgeon prior to commencing an exercise plan.
The program can be the first step you take towards returning to your pre-cancer life. Our in-depth assessment allows us to gather information about your situation, and also presents an opportunity for your fears and needs to be heard. We explain how we keep you safe, while also encouraging you to try movements you may have been avoiding. Keeping the class size small and the venue intimate creates a safe and calm environment you can be confident in.
Many women reported feeling very alone in their treatment journey. The Breast Cancer Pilates Rehab program provides the opportunity to be in a room with a group of women experiencing something similar to themselves. Allowing time each week for clients to feedback how they were progressing not only provides support for each individual, but also helps motivate other class members. In essence, the class allows you to help provide emotional support to each other.
Happy clients
I rode my 8 year old granddaughters bike yesterday – hilarious! Although she is tall, bike was far too small for me, on bumpy grass, long dress tucked in knickers and had to have assistance getting off!! I’m putting that down as Sunday’s exercise.
Thank you so much Sarah, because of you and the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program I had the confidence and strength to achieve a personal milestone. I wanted to get back to my Zumba class which was the last thing I did before I found my lump … a year to the day I walked in proud with my little grey haircut and danced away! So chuffed to pieces, thank you!