The Pink Ribbon Programme is a specifically designed, gentle and staged Pilates based exercise program for breast cancer survivors who are on the road to recovery. It is suitable whether the surgery was recent or several years ago and accommodates all fitness levels.
At Personal Health the Pink Ribbon Programme is led by experienced physiotherapists and breast cancer exercise specialists, Mary-Kate Finn and Deirdre Ryan.
The Pink Ribbon Programme will help stretch and strengthen the shoulders, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing a woman to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery while also focusing on core stability to give your body a strong foundation on which to move. It supports the physical and emotional recovery from breast cancer surgery and promotes a positive body image.
Benefits of the pink Ribbon
- Regain Strength and Mobility in the Affected Arm and Shoulder
- Promotes Lymphatic Drainage, helping to prevent lymphedema
- Improves Functional Ability and Quality of life
- Decreases Stress and Anxiety
- Improves Exercise tolerance
- Alleviates Pain & Swelling
- Assists in restoring posture
- Enhances physical and mental well-being.
- Provides rehabilitation from surgeries, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node removal and reconstruction procedures.
The Pink Ribbon consists of a six-week gentle and staged exercise programme consisting of a 30-minute class twice a week. The class has a strong focus on shoulder mobility and strength, core stability and posture and breathing to aid healing and relaxation.
