Physical therapy and finding some yoga/pilates classes

I met with Amanda Kane, a terrific physical therapist who works at Sibley, on Friday. She showed me exercises to get the range of motion back into my arms and shoulders. She said building up slowly is the way to go. The stretching is key and then very light strength building added to it (like 1-2 lb. weights) to lightly work the muscles.

She told me I should get a compression sleeve to wear on the arm that had the lymph nodes removed and that will receive radiation to prevent lymphedema from occurring when I fly (she said some people forgo this, but she thinks it’s a good precaution to take). She also told me I would need to modify yoga in the future, as holding myself in plank position or any position where I support all my body weight on my left side is not a good idea.  Glad I went, I had no idea I was supposed to take extra precautions.

I do want to get into a yoga class and would love to find a teacher that works with younger women who have undergone mastectomony surgery. Amanda reccomended this place to find classes: wellnesscommunitydc.org – I checked it out and it looks like there is a nice gentle yoga and also a pilates class specifically for BC patients that I am going to check out. If anyone knows of anything else let me know.

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One Response to Physical therapy and finding some yoga/pilates classes

  1. Michael Levy says:

    Alison,

    Barb and I have been thinking that you are terrific person since you were in elementary school. We always have a ton of fun whenever we are able to go out to dinner with you, your Dad and Mom. It is a honor to be among the old people that you are willing to spend time with. When you’re ready, we’re buying.

    This is the first time that I have ever written on a blog or even read one. You are doing an amazing job on it. Thank you for making me modern.

    By the way, UnityWoods.com is a great Yoga school. Jill, Steve, and Maggie all teach a “gentle” yoga class that would meet your needs.

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