Does Your Cancer Survivor Client Have Brittle Bones?

Working with a client who is a cancer survivor? There is a good chance they may have brittle bones. To create safe and effective exercise programming you need to know if there has been an osteoporosis diagnosis. Those of you who have taken the NFPT Cancer Recovery course know that surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal […]

The Osteoporosis and Cancer Connection

Cancer treatment and recovery pose many challenges for a fitness client, including an increased risk for bone loss. Knowing the risks as well as the impact on a survivor’s health will help fitness professionals to go the extra mile while navigating these challenges. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal therapy have side effects, which exacerbate the […]

Exercise Decreases Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Exercise may be the furthest thing from the mind of a cancer patient. However, exercise that focuses on functional fitness will help your client carry out the activities of daily living and return to the activities that they enjoy. A well-designed program can also decrease the side effects of surgery and treatment and improve quality […]

Best Exercises for Lymphedema

Exercise can benefit cancer patients who suffer from the treatment side effect, lymphedema which in short is a collection of fluid. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the lymph fluid throughout the body. Personal trainers can help these folks perform exercises safely with good technique to improve flexibility, strength, and […]

Best Exercises for Lymphedema

Exercise can benefit cancer patients who suffer from the treatment side effect, lymphedema which in short is a collection of fluid. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the lymph fluid throughout the body. Personal trainers can help these folks perform exercises safely with good technique to improve flexibility, strength, and […]

Cancer-Related Fatigue

Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer survivors. The severity and length of the fatigue depends on the type of cancer, treatments, and overall the health of the patient. Cancer-related fatigue differs significantly from fatigue that is not associated with cancer. It can also last for years after treatment […]