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The Healing Power of Movement »
Authors: Lisa Hoffman, Alison Freeland (With), Barrie R. Cassileth
ISBN-13: 9780738205403, ISBN-10: 0738205400
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Date Published: January 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Lisa Hoffman
Lisa Hoffman is the author of Better Than Ever: The Four-Week Workout Program for Women Over 40. She owns and operates a personal-training company in Manhattan.
Book Synopsis
For anyone undergoing treatment for cancer, an empowering, step-by-step guide to the healing power of physical activity.
Library Journal
Exercise physiologist Hoffman works specifically with cancer patients to help them incorporate moderate exercise and movement into their recovery programs. The book includes input from cancer specialists and fitness professionals. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | xiii | |
| A Note from by Dr. Stephen Nimer | xv | |
| Preface | xvii | |
| Introduction | 1 | |
| 1 | How to Use This Book | 7 |
| 2 | Exercise and Cancer Therapy | 9 |
| 3 | How Much Should I Exercise? | 13 |
| 4 | From Your Diagnosis Forward | 17 |
| 5 | Bed Exercises: Feeling Lousy | 23 |
| 6 | Chair Exercises: Beginning to Move | 39 |
| 7 | Standing Exercises: Walking, Balance, Building Endurance | 53 |
| 8 | Stretching | 67 |
| 9 | Physical Activity Chart | 75 |
| 10 | Perspective | 81 |
| Bibliography | 85 | |
| Acknowledgments | 91 |
Subjects
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Diseases & Disorders Cancer
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books Exercise & Fitness Exercise - General
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books Exercise & Fitness Exercise Therapy
Diseases & Disorders CancerHealth Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Exercise & Fitness Exercise - GeneralHealth Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Exercise & Fitness Exercise Therapy