ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Get REAL & HEEL is a unique program designed to serve breast cancer patients in North Carolina. Get REAL & HEEL is not just an exercise program. It integrates individualized prescriptive exercise with recreational therapy to provide a program that strengthens your body and mind. We develop an individualized plan that helps each participant manage cancer treatment related symptoms and increase chances of survivorship and quality of life. Because of grant support, this incredible program is currently provided to individuals free of charge.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Participants in the Get REAL & HEEL program will be a part of an exercise and recreational therapy program 3 times per week for a period of 5 months.

The Exercise Program may include:  Cardiovascular activities on various types of aerobic exercise equipment, Weight training, Flexibility exercises (including specific exercises to regain surgical side shoulder range-of-motion

The Recreational Therapy Program may include: Pain and stress management, Relaxation techniques, Mindfulness training, Individual leisure education, Group activities such as ropes challenge course, expressive arts and group leisure education.

For more information about Get Real & Heel, please visit their website at http://www.getrealandheel.com/index.html