Jamie Elswick
Oncology Massage and the complexity of soft tissue responses specific to breast cancer experience.
Learning objectives for this presentation:
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Hear examples of how the linear surface scar may not reflect the severity of deeper scar tissue and soft tissue changes.
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Physical treatment methods for cording suggests the cording structures are open to a variety of approaches.
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Hear how high resolution ultrasound may offer objective measurement of radiation fibrosis and scar tissue changes.
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Listen to how oncology massage developed in Alaska.
Avinoam Lerner
Clinical Hypnosis: How it can help after cancer diagnosis.
Learning objectives for this presentation:
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Understand the impact of mental suffering and emotional distress on health and immune function.
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Learn how clinical hypnotherapy can address and resolve harmful states of mind in order to revive immune function.
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Analyze a case study and discover the mechanism of this breakthrough therapeutic process.
Marianne Cirone
Three key platforms for Yoga in breast cancer rehabilitation.
What you will see in this presentation:
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Review the research supporting Yoga protocols are safe for the cancer population.
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Key research supporting the effectiveness of Yoga for symptoms following cancer.
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Ways to ensure safe and effective Yoga is accessible to a wider cancer population.
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Dr Michael Stubblefield
Neuromuscular Disorders after Breast Cancer
What you will see in this presentation:
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Hear about possible neuromuscular disorders that may present after breast cancer treatment
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The medical information you need to understand when treating your patient's symptoms.
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Hear how a health care system in USA is supporting oncology rehabilitation across the country.
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Beyond Rehab: Restoring quality of life for patients and caregivers “Because living is so much more than surviving”
ALENE nitzky
What you will see in this presentation:
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Key times throughout the cancer trajectory where restorative skills are needed by both patients and caregivers.
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The shortcomings of traditional medical approaches to survivorship and why specialist health professionals are an ideal complement to survivorship plans.
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Why Cancer Harbors can be used as an educational tool for pre-habilitation.
NAOMI Aaronson
Pilates for people after breast cancer.
What you will see in this presentation:
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See how Pilates principles match the needs of ​breast cancer survivors.
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Know the benefits of Pilates for breast cancer survivors.
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See four pieces of research supporting Pilates with breast cancer survivors.
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Dr Robin Dilley
Create your own medicine bag - for the busy yet caring health professional
What you will see in this presentation:
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​Understand the value of a personal medicine bag and how to establish your own small support team.
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Observe how a Labyrinth works to create mental and emotional space.
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Join the journalling challenge.
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Participate in a 8 minute guided color filled, magical journey within your imagination.
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