Encompass is now featured on Mesothelioma.com as one of the top complementary treatment resources in Los Angeles for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, especially Mesothelioma.
Here is an excerpt from their site, Mesothelioma - Alternative Treatments
Personal Trainers for Cancer Patients
It’s tough to get motivated to exercise, even when you’re healthy. Being sick makes it even harder to get out of bed and on your feet, even when symptoms of cancer or side effects of treatment are at a minimum. Many patients have found that a personal trainer can help encourage them to stay as fit as possible.
Cancer patients shouldn’t hire just any personal trainer. Mesothelioma victims should look for trainers who are specially educated in how to deal with a body that’s going through cancer. The trainer should know the specifics of asbestos cancer and must understand the patient’s limitations while still being able to encourage them to partake of appropriate forms of physical exercise.
A properly educated trainer should have the tools to deal with the physical and psychological effects of cancer and cancer treatment on patients, should be aware of special precautions when working with cancer patients, and should be able to offer a variety of options to suit the changing needs of a cancer patient as they get better or struggle further with their disease.
Ask your hospital support person if there is a personal trainer on staff that caters to the exercise needs of cancer patients. If not, check with local health clubs to see if there is a trained fitness professional on their staff who is educated in the particulars of working with cancer patients. Don’t be afraid to ask for documentation as to the trainer’s licensing and experience.
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