Post Chemo & Post Radiation Therapy

Exercise Therapy Program for Post Chemotherapy and Post Radiation Patients

 

Liberate Personal Training is proud to offer a service to help people who have been through this physically demanding treatment.  After working with Afshin Bahador M.D* for many months, Lynda Linforth has been able to develop an exercise therapy program that benefits the following:

 

• Lymphedema
• Neuropathy
• Fatigue
• Pain from treatments and surgery
• Taking control of one’s physical and emotional wellbeing

 

 

By working closely with your medical professional, Lynda is able to custom design an exercise program that will include strength training, cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility training.  By working one on one with clients, she is able to best assist them in their quest for health.

 

“Some days when I come into see Lynda I am in a lot of pain or I am extremely tired.  She is able to change my work out to suit my ability on a session by session basis.  The workouts are making me feel stronger and I feel as though I can finally take control of what is happening to my body.  Every time I leave the gym, I feel as though I could do anything.  I have so much energy and I feel motivated to do things that I have not wanted to do for months.  She has also made me make better food choices and has suggested we spend a session in the supermarket so I can learn more about nutrition.”  Les Rush, 65, Cancer survivor.

 

“There were days when Barbara didn’t have much strength to even get out of bed, but every Tuesday and Thursday (baring chemo sessions) she made it to the gym for Lynda to work with her.  She said she always felt better for the exercise and stretching.”  David Garrett, husband of Barbara Garrett, 74.

 

“I had already been training with Lynda for many years when I discovered the lump in my breast.  After my surgery, Lynda was able to change my workouts so we would not cause any damage to my chest.  In fact, the increased activity loosened up my surgical area and it felt good to stretch.  The strength training and the cardio conditioning helped increase my energy levels and I always felt better leaving the gym than when I had arrived.  I fought cancer with such a strong will and I will continue to take control of my body and mind with the same ferocity.” Karen Swisher, 45, Cancer survivor.

 

“There is nothing that is keeping me as strong and agile as exercise and working out.  I have lymphedema and neuropathy after breast cancer and chemotherapy.  I have reduced range of motion in my shoulders due to nerve damage and I have back pain.  The treatment I have received from Lynda, coupled with my physical therapist, has enabled me to stop walking with a walker and only occasionally do I have to use my cane.  I wish I had done this years ago!”  Jean Veblen, 80.

 

"One of the first things you notice about Lynda is that she genuinely cares about the people she is working with.  Her interaction with her clients is light-hearted, fun but above all, empathetic.  The second thing you notice about Lynda is her desire to learn.  She absorbs information and then is able to apply it to her work.  To Lynda, exercise therapy is a multifaceted discipline, integrating musculoskeletal physiotherapy with weight bearing cardiovascular routines to help attain each individual's personal goals.  Lynda is very conscious of her clients' limitations (e.g. exercise tolerance, physical limitations, etc.) and, therefore, tailors each session accordingly.  The most important quality that Lynda possesses, however, is not just her high level of professionalism or her sense of compassion, but it is her optimism.  This quality helps her clients believe in themselves so that they can achieve their fitness goals.  In my opinion, it is her optimism that makes Lynda so successful in helping individuals battling cancer or other chronic ailments. The healing benefits of exercise have been demonstrated extensively in the medical literature, and I strongly encourage all patients who have finished their chemotherapy, radiation, or who have had surgery, to embark on a structured exercise program.  I highly recommend Lynda's Exercise Therapy sessions to all people who wish to improve their lifestyle after surgery or therapy in a safe and fun environment." Afshin Bahador, MD.

*Afshin Bahador MD completed his medical school, residency, and subspecialty training at the University of Southern California. He was Head of Gynecology Oncology at the City of Hope National Comprehensive Cancer Center from July of 2003 to June of 2004, and is currently in private practice in San Diego, California.

 

If you are interested in signing up with Lynda for this type of exercise session please contact: (lyndalinforth@gmail.com)