Clinical & Rehabilitative

Cancer Recovery (Post-Treatment)

Return-to-exercise program for cancer survivors post-treatment. Addresses deconditioning, fatigue management, joint stiffness from inactivity, lymphedema risk management, and progressive reconditioning.

Clinical note: Exercise is safe and beneficial for most cancer survivors. Lymphedema risk requires awareness with upper body exercise post breast cancer surgery. Medical clearance and ongoing communication with oncology team is essential.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Thoracic Extension
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Hip Flexion Active
4 Diaphragmatic Assessment
5 Single Leg Balance
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Thoracic Extension
Diaphragmatic Assessment
Hip Flexion Active
Single Leg Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cancer Recovery (Post-Treatment) assessment include?
The assessment covers Thoracic Extension, Shoulder Flexion, Hip Flexion Active, Diaphragmatic Assessment with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Cancer Recovery (Post-Treatment) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for cancer recovery (post-treatment) with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Cancer Recovery (Post-Treatment) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Cancer Recovery (Post-Treatment) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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