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Course Description:
 The goal of this interactive two day
course is to provide the participants with
a knowledge base that is essential to the
successful evaluation of the breast cancer
survivor, from diagnosis to treatment,
recovery, prevention of lymphedema and
proper exercise guidelines and protocols.
This course is open to physical therapists,
occupational therapists, Pilates instructors,
lymphedema treatment specialists, and
nurses. Evidence based practice and
integration of material from the areas of functional exercise,
shoulder rehabilitation and Pilates exercises will be the emphasis
of the lab sessions.
Materials Included:
Course Outline, Extensive Notes, Pink Ribbon Exercise Manual,
Patient Assessment Guide and Tracking, Pink Ribbon Resistance Band
Course Objectives:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the
diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
Demonstrate an understanding of the
different surgeries, including breast
reconstruction and the impact of
these surgeries on physical mobility
Understand the signs and symptoms
of upper extremity lymphedema and
axillary web syndrome
Perform an upper quadrant
screening and evaluation for the
breast cancer patient.
Develop a comprehensive
rehabilitation program using a
Pilates-based approach including
movement sequencing specific for
the breast cancer survivor.
Develop Periodization Principles and
the application of these principles to
each survivor’s exercise program. |
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Schedule of events
Day One: Lecture
Introduction, Overview of Course Goals
& Objectives ....................................................... |
15 min. |
| Breast Anatomy & Musculature ......................... |
30 min. |
| Types of Breast Cancer and Staging ................. |
30 min. |
| Surgeries ............................................................ |
45 min. |
| Sentinel Node Biopsy ......................................... |
15 min. |
Adjuvant treatments: Chemotherapy,
Radiation
Therapy,
Hormone Therapy
& Common
Adverse Effects ................................................. |
30 min. |
| Lunch Break ....................................................... |
60 min. |
Breast Reconstructive Surgeries, Implications
for Exercise ........................................................ |
90 min. |
| Lymphedema, Treatment and Implications for Exercise .............................................................. |
30 min. |
Patient Assessments: Goniometer
Measurements,
Health History, QOL Survey....... |
30 min. |
| Latest Research Findings ................................... |
30 min. |
| Q&A .................................................................... |
20 min. |
Day Two: Lab
Pilates-based Rehabilitative Exercise Protocol
Phase One: Focus on Scapula
Stabilization and
Shoulder Mobility....................... |
30 min. |
Phase Two: Focus on Long Lever
Shoulder Range of
Motion, Core Stability and
Scapula Stabilization ........................................... |
45 min. |
Phase Three: Focus on Full Body Movements
Including Scapula, Core
and Lower Body........... |
45 min. |
| Break................................................................... |
30 min. |
Progression of Exercises to Include Pilates-based Exercises
Utilizing Props: Stability
Balls, Bands and Foam RollerSentinel
Node Biopsy........................................................ |
90 min. |
| Case Studies....................................................... |
45 min. |
| Marketing & Promotion ........................................ |
20 min. |
| Q&A .................................................................... |
15 min. |
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