The Benefits of Pilates for Cancer Patients
Pilates are an extremely popular form of exercise, and many individuals enjoy participating as a way to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. When faced with a cancer diagnosis, it is important to do things that will help keep up a person’s energy and their enjoyment in life. Finding a form of exercises such as Pilates is a great way for those who have been diagnosed with cancer or who are cancer survivors to stay in shape and assist with healing.
There are many different organizations that offer Pilates specifically designed to assist cancer patients and cancer survivors. For example, the Stanford Medicine Institute offers classes twice a week that are especially for cancer survivors. Each class is designed to give survivors a sense of empowerment, while working on things like increased circulation and muscle strength. It is a good idea to find a Pilates course such as this one in order to have an extremely positive environment in which most of the participants have a connection to cancer treatment and survival.
Some people may be concerned that exercise during cancer treatment could be harmful, but the National Cancer Institute has said that exercise during treatment is beneficial and could help lead towards recovery, though it is necessary to select a low intensity form of exercise, which is what makes Pilates such a great choice. Pilates is very low impact, and many of the exercises can be modified depending on an individual’s needs and abilities. Patients that have mesothelioma and other types of cancers can benefit in more than one way. In addition to assisting with maintaining muscle strength, Pilates work to reduce overall stress and increase flexibility.
The countless benefits of participating in Pilates after being diagnosed with cancer or as a cancer survivor make it an extremely popular form of exercise for those impacted by cancer. Participating in a type of exercise such as Pilates is a way that individuals can enjoy a higher quality of life while undergoing cancer treatment and recovering from cancer. These types of exercises may even help leave a positive impact on the survival rate of different forms of cancer, and should be carefully considered for anyone who has been touched with cancer. Participating in Pilates with a cancer patient is a great way to spend quality time with someone suffering from cancer while engaging in an extremely valuable activity that can assist the patient with his or her recovery. Cancer patients can benefit greatly for a low intensity exercise routine such as Pilates, and cancer survivors can enjoy a higher quality of life after cancer.
This article was written by Jackie Clark. Jackie joined the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance in 2009 as research assistant after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in fitness and nutrition. Jackie’s experience in technical and medical research has allowed her to assist in the development of medical content and outreach efforts, with specializations in alternative care, cancer support programs, and social media campaigns. Follow Jackie on twitter ( JakieClrk ) or contact her at jclarkmca@gmail.com .
Thank you Jackie for your informative article. It is much appreciated.
