Become an OncoVie™ Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU Specialist

Glenn B. Gero, Naturopathic Doctor

"As a naturopathic doctor, I employ a variety of natural therapies. While these therapies can be quite restorative and effective in stabilizing victims of cancer, my practice will now take on a new perspective now that I’ve completed your program. You have elevated the role of exercise and cancer survival to a level that nobody else has, and your ability to communicate this message is superb. Every doctor, trainer, physical and occupational therapist should be armed with this critical information."

Marcia Jones, Special Programs Manager - Avera McKennan Hospital Fitness Center

"I recommend the Cancer Exercise Training Institute for the OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced Qualification. The training is top-notch for any healthcare and fitness professional pursuing further education in exercise for cancer patients. The Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced Qualification prepares professionals to recommend exercise programs that help patients manage and even overcome side-effects of cancer treatment/surgery through exercise and movement."

Laurie Knutson -Director Sanford Cancer Center Hematology & Oncology

"Thank you so much for the recent two- day training...loved your energy and appreciated your knowledge. You kept the workshop interesting and fun and the audience involved! The workbook was well-written and easy to follow. We will shortly be unveiling a full-fledged regional cancer wellness program at Sanford; your training helped us greatly with that programming. We look forward to a future return visit from you!"

Marjie Zimmerman, Personal Trainer, OncoVie™ CES - Virtua Health

"I took the ASCM cancer trainer certification last fall. Yours was WAY more practical, and helped me to pass my ASCM! Other fitness managers have been referred to me, asking which certification they should have their trainers take. Your program teaches a Trainer how to work with cancer clients. ACSM is simply a test of knowledge. Thanks for your efforts. I am one Trainer who cares, and so do my clients. They think I am the one and only expert on cancer and exercise thanks to you!"

Kristie Agan - Regional Program Director Central Coast YMCA

"Thank you for the best training I have ever been to relating to the fitness industry.Amazing information; I am very excited to implement the program and your execution of the information was perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

CURRICULUM

The Role of a Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist

What is Breast Cancer?

Definition

Types

Statistics

Breast Cancer Risk Factors and how to control them

Genetics

Hormonal Therapy

Prophylactic Surgery

Alcohol Consumption

Poor Diet

Low Vitamin D Levels

Exposure to Chemicals in Plastic

Onset of Menstrual Cycle

Pregnancy History

Grading and Staging of Tumors

Issues to Consider for Your Client

Menopause

Sex Life

Mood Swings

Hot Flashes

Fatigue

Benefits of/Types of Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients

During Treatment

During Recovery

Strength Training

Aerobic Training

Flexibility Training

Functional Fitness Training

Correcting Muscle Imbalance/Conducting a postural assessment 

Participants will learn the techniques and research based on the Janda Approach; how to analyze how clients/patients hold their bodies against gravity, identify postural deviations, identify Tonic and Phasic muscles, and create an individualized exercise program that will address muscle imbalances and help to correct these imbalances through the proper combination of stretching and strengthening. Participants will learn how to use a goniometer to measure joint range of motion to determine corrective exercise strategies.

Correcting Shoulder Range of Motion Limitations/Using a Goniometer

Participants will learn to establish the existing range of motion available in the shoulder joint and compare it to the normal range. The information will permit the participants to establish a database for the client/patient. This information is used to develop goals and a treatment plan to increase range of motion, minimize pain, and increase functional fitness.

Identification and Prevention of Lymphedema and Exercise Recommendations for Lymphedema Patients 

Participants will gain a general understanding of the lymphatic system and how it may be compromised by radiation and surgery. Participants will learn how to develop a strategic exercise program and progression that focuses on upper extremity lymph drainage. Participants will learn specific anatomical sites and how to take baseline measurements to identify any possible swelling that may indicate the onset of lymphedema.

Breast Cancer Treatment and Implications for Exercise

Chemotherapy

Hormonal Therapy

Radiation Therapy

Targeted Therapy

Dehydration

Low Blood Counts/Immunocompromization

Fatigue

Blisters/Burns

Pain

Early Menopause

Weight Gain

Lymphedema

Diabetes

Stress on the Heart and Lungs

Breast Cancer Surgery and Implications for Exercise

Lumpectomy

Partial/Segmental Mastectomy

Simple/Total Mastectomy

Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

Subcutaneous Mastectomy

Modified Radical Mastectomy

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Radical Mastectomy

Breast Reconstruction Insurance Coverage

Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Exercise

Saline Implants/Tissue Expanders

Latissimus Dorsi Flap

TRAM Flap

DIEP Flap

GAP Flap

TDAP Flap

TUG Flap

Exercise Programming on the BOSU® Balance Trainer

Functional Fitness

Open vs. Closed Chain Exercises

Multiple Plane Movement

Balance Training

Recommended Exercises

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Shoulder Range of Motion and Flexibility

Core Strength

Winged Scapula

Lymphatic Drainage

Strength

Cool-down Stretches

Guided Imagery/Relaxation

Music Therapy

Breast Cancer Treatment and Weight Management

Following the home study program, participants will take an online exam. The exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions that cover the book and course content.

Participants must get 80% or better to pass the exam and receive their Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist Advanced Qualification and listing on our online directory. If they do not pass the exam, they will be given one opportunity to retake the exam at no cost. After a second failed attempt, there will be a $50.00 re-test fee.

Dr. Jay Harness

Listen to an introduction to the Oncovie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist course from Dr Jay Harness, MD, FACS, and the founder of Cancer Fitness. He is an emeritus breast surgeon at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA, and Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA.

LaGary Carter, Dean

Hear an overview of cancer exercise and the CETI curriculum from LaGary Carter, Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Troy University, along with being a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. 

 He provides some of the course guidance in the OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced Qualification course.