Steel Pilates
Steel Pilates is an individualised exercise programme for men in all stages of cancer. It follows on from the highly successful Pink Pilates Programme which has been running since 2008.
Karen Carmichael is the first certified Steel Pilates Physiotherapist in the Waikato Region and is excited about being able to offer this programme.
Exercise has been shown in numerous studies to provide benefits for people suffering from cancer, it can help with remission times, rehabilitation from surgery and managing fatigue levels, it is also important for a general sense of well being and confidence.
The Steel Pilates programme is usually run over 10 sessions with an inital 1 hour assessment and treatment session, followed by half hour follow up sessions. Education is provided on breathing and relaxation techniques, and fatique managment, along with individual exercise programmes, tailored to take into account stage of treatment and the individual's needs.