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Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise Program, 2nd ed.
Create safe and effective exercise programs for breast cancer survivors.
By Anna Schwartz, ARNP, PhD, FAAN , Naomi Aaronson, MA, OTR/L CHT


Assist your breast cancer recovery clients as they build confidence and regain function through the specialized therapeutic exercises offered under your care. Gain an understanding of how to safely and effectively work different muscle groups affected by treatment and surgery and how to support the physical and emotional recovery of your clients.










Course Objectives:
  • Identify risk factors associated with breast cancer.
  • Outline methods used to detect and diagnose breast cancer.
  • Name the relevant anatomy affected by breast cancer surgery.
  • Identify the major types of surgery for breast cancer.
  • Discuss the side effects of both local and systemic treatments.
  • Discuss the major physical and psychological problems faced by breast cancer survivors.
  • Outline realistic and attainable exercise goals for this population.
  • Plan an effective and safe exercise program based on client assessment of needs for women undergoing treatment and women post-treatment.
  • Outline precautions and contraindications to exercise and criteria for termination of exercise.
  • Identify professional responsibilities of the fitness professional when working with a client with breast cancer.
  • Locate relevant information through local, regional, and national resources identified in the manual.
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    Course Includes: 
  • Exam
  • 140-page photo-illustrated workbook with client handouts
  • Topic: Special Medical Concerns
    Level: Intermediate
    Weight: 1.5 lbs
    Complete Printed Course  #4431     $99.00

    CECs
    ACE 0.60
    ACSM 6.00
    AEA 3.00
    AFPA 6.00
    AZPTA 0.40
    BCRPA 6.00
    CI 6.00
    COPS-KT 0.50
    ISSA 6.00
    NASN 0.60
    NCHEC 3.00
    NCSF 4.00
    NETA 6.00
    NFPT 0.50
    NSCA-CPT 0.60
    NSPA 6.00
    W.I.T.S. 3.00