Exercise Component

This program has been found in a controlled, randomized research study to:

• Significantly Reduce Arm Swelling
• Significantly Improve Arm Flexibility
• Significantly Result in Wanted Weight Loss 
• Demonstrate High Exercise Compliance

The exercise component of the Program is designed to:

• Improve arm swelling, wanted weight loss, and lymphedema physical symptoms in a program that is functional and results in high compliance
• Improve arm flexibility by stimulating collagen reformation with exercises graded to each individual
• Provide  the most effective level of exercise type, intensity, frequency, and duration to stimulate the immune system, reduce swelling, and increase arm flexibility 
• Stretch all of the necessary muscles with more emphasis on motions more difficult to get back following breast cancer surgery
• Provide a program that improves lymphatic fluid flow while avoiding a sudden overflow into the lymphatic system that may occur with fast arm movements
• Provide a method to self monitor progress at home or in a group setting
• Provide a flexible program that can be adapted to each individual
• Provide slow, graceful arm movements to encourage a feed forward Circle of Healing for health in  mind, body, and spirit