Do you have breast cancer survivors as patients that you would like to help by using Pilates along with traditional approaches? There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. 

After undergoing breast cancer surgery and treatment, women can face fatigue, loss of range of motion, weight gain, lymphedema, and psychosocial issues.

Pilates can serve as a gentle re-introduction or introduction to exercise while improving daily function. This introductory to intermediate level seminar is designed for therapists who wish to learn Pilates mat techniques to incorporate in therapy sessions. 

Participants will gain knowledge about breast cancer treatment and the rehabilitative issues faced by this population. The physical, cognitive and emotional challenges posed by breast cancer can be addressed by a Pilates-based approach.

Using this mind/body modality can enhance your practice, as well as meet both functional and therapeutic goals of clients. Opportunity will be provided for Pilates mat practice, so please wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel, water and a light lunch. Participants will receive a comprehensive manual, and a personal Pilates mat.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar participants will be able to:

• describe both local and systemic breast cancer treatment
• describe the effects of treatment and their impact upon physical , psychosocial and mental performance
• identify the benefits of pilates for breast cancer survivors
• identify clinical pilates principles
• describe the modifications, indications, and things to be mindful of when using a mat pilates-based approach
• identify a safe, effective, and appropriately challenging pilates program 
• describe the assessments used to identify occupational performance in breast cancer  survivors
• describe one pilates exercise for each phase of rehabilitation
• describe the different types of breast reconstruction
• describe the pilates exercises that can be used in post TRAM phase 2 and phase 3

CE Credits

12 Contact Hours

NBCOT and HTCC: Accepted by NBCOT*, HTCC+, and many state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the workshop and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE. See links below.

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an Approved Provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy.

BOC Approved Provider #P8271: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.

AOTA Approved Provider #6177. These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

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Agenda

Day 1

7:30- 8:00 Registration, pre- testing
8:00- 9:00 Introduction, staging of breast cancer
9:OO- 9:30 Psychosocial and cognitive aspects of breast cancer treatment
9:30-10:00 Local treatment
10:00- 10:30 Rehabilitative guidelines; phase 1 and phase 2
10:30- 10:45 Break/questions
10:45- 11:30 Introduction to Clinical Pilates, principles, benefits, indications
11:30-12:00 Pilates principles lab- Phase 1
12:00- 1:00  Lunch
1:00-1:30 Radiation, side effects and rehab
1:30- 2:00 Systemic treatment- chemotherapy, hormonal, and biological
2:00- 2:30 Phase  3  rehab guidelines
2:30- 3:30 Pilates phase 2 and phase3  lab
3:30 - 3:45 Break
3:45 - 4:30 Postural Assessment  and laboratory
4:30- 5:00 Questions

Day 2

8:00- 8:45 Pilates class
8:45- 9:30 Assessment procedures   DASH, FACT- B, Piper Fatigue Scale
9:30- 10:30 Breast Reconstruction and rehab
10:30- 10:45 Break
10:45- 11:45 Phase 2 and Phase 3 Pilates for TRAM Flap Reconstruction
11:45 -12:45 Case study, answers to pre-test, questions, and wrap up

Program subject to change.

Naomi Aaronson, MA, OTR/L, CHT, CPI is a nationally known presenter and author. She is an occupational therapist, hand therapist and Pilates mat instructor who has lectured for  Integrated Rehabilitation and Fitness, Brick Bodies, the Cotting Connection, IDEA Fitness Fusion, and occupational therapy students. Naomi is a continuing education provider for Rehab Education LLC, ACE, AFAA, and NASM. As coauthor of the learning CD Breast Cancer Recovery: On Land and In Water and the Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise Program, Naomi seeks to educate both survivors and health professionals throughout the world. 

Her writing has been featured in the ADVANCE, Exploring Hand Therapy, IDEA Journal, and MAMM magazines. Naomi believes that exercise is an essential component in recovery for breast cancer survivors. Her motto is "take back your body and improve your physical and mental health."

Ann Marie Turo, OTR/L is an occupational therapist since 1982, a Yoga/Pilates instructor since 2001, Reiki master since 2006 and breast cancer survivor who went through the cancer journey without the benefit of rehabilitation. Her experience introduced her to complementary modalities such as Reiki, Yoga and Pilates. At Ann Marie's inviting facility, Integrated Mind and Body in Boston, a variety of approaches are used with clients living with breast cancer, joint replacements, scoliosis, back issues, orthopedic conditions, depression, connective tissue disease and stroke. Ann Marie embraces the concept of "holistic healing". In addition, Ann Marie is an instructor for Integrated Rehabilitation and Fitness, a visiting instructor at the F. Holland Day Foundation Healing Retreat for People with Cancer and The Greater Boston Knitting Guild. She has been a dancer for most of her life and has worked in the fitness industry for more than 25 years.

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