The (4) presentations from the Select Symposium from the 2009 ACSM annualmeeting on the importance of early intervention following treatment for breastcancer are included on a single DVD. Sponsored by the Strategic HealthInitiative on Women, Sport, and Physical Activity, the DVD is designed toincrease the understanding of the side effects related to breast cancer and itstreatment. The DVD also reviews the clinical applications of currentknowledge concerning musculoskeletal and aerobic rehabilitation immediatelyafter primary treatment for breast cancer. In addition, the DVD explains whysome role may exist for intervening even before treatment begins. The DVDoffers almost two hour of authoritative information and insights, featuring:
- Introduction (Laura Rogers)
- Symptoms and Side Effects Immediately After Primary Treatment for Breast Cancer: Rehabilitation Targets and Barriers (Sheila A. Dugan)
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation for Side Effects and Implications for Long- Term Activity (Marjorie A. King)
- Aerobic Rehabilitation: What Do Patients Need and How Do We Get Them to Do It? (Laura Rogers)
