Fit Flamingoes spreads its wings

Fit Flamingoes spreads its wings

The Nelson Regional Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Trust has announced the expansion of “Fit Flamingoes”, a trust funded exercise programme to benefi¬t women following breast or gynaecological cancer surgery and throughout their treatment.

The programme, which has been run successfully by Greg Witika of Wairua Body Coaching Systems in Nelson since 2012, and Erica van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy in Golden Bay since 2014 has now been developed to also run in Blenheim.

The Nelson Regional Breast Cancer Trust will fund the programme in Blenheim from January 23rd 2016, under the professional instruction ofKaren Jennison. Karen is a chiropractor with 22 years experience in this field, and is also the owner, manager and one of the trainers at Curves Gym. She has a special interest in women's health and fitness, and experience in rehabilitation of breast cancer patients.

Consultant Medical Oncologist and Nelson Regional Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Trust Trustee, Dr Kate Gregory says, “Many patients with breast or gynaecological cancers have a reduction in bone density due to the therapies that are prescribed for them.” She continues “Fit Flamingoes is a way for patients to experience the multitude of benefits regular exercise can provide, which includes helping to maintain bone density and avoiding the possible complications of osteoporosis. There is also increasing evidence from recent studies that regular exercise and the maintenance of a normal body weight can reduce the risk of cancer recurrence."

Fit Flamingoes runs in Nelson on Fridays at 10.30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5.30 p.m. In Golden Bay on Tuesdays at 12.00 p.m. Classes beginon Saturday mornings in Blenheim from January 23rd 2016.

All programme participants must receive a referral from their medical specialist, practice nurse or GP. Please contact the NRBCT for further details.

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