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Strategies astronauts use to stay fit during space flight can help bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell recipients.
This presentation explains how exercise can improve stamina and strength; how a physical therapist can tailor an exercise program to meet your needs; and how energy conservation plays a role in managing fatigue. It also provide a demonstration of some exercises that transplant recipients can perform at home.
Fatigue is the most common symptom associated with cancer treatment and it is caused by many factors. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to fatigue, and how an individualized exercise program can be an effective strategy to fight fatigue.
Cancer-related fatigue affects up to 80% of cancer survivors. Exercise is the best “medicine” and can resolve many symptoms of fatigue. This presentation provides detailed advice on how transplant recipients can use exercise to improve their quality of life.
Presenter: Anne Biese 500-RYT, 200E-RYT, Good Karma Integrative Yoga This video was created as a part of the 2020 Celebrating A Second Chance at life Survivorship Symposium Presentation is 13:30
Presenter: Anne Biese 500-RYT, 200E-RYT, Good Karma Integrative Yoga This video was created as a part of the 2020 Celebrating A Second Chance at life Survivorship Symposium Meditation is 20:20
Chronic fatigue is very common after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Exercise can be a potent strategy to help manage cancer-related and transplant-related fatigue.