The Lebed Method is a therapeutic exercise and movement program originally established for those with breast cancer to help regain and maintain range of motion, balance-both physically and emotionally and improve 'frozen shoulder'. It was developed by Sherry Lebed and Dr. Marc and Joel Lebed in 1980 at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was one of the first Hospital based programs of it's kind and now today has two medical studies published on it's success with more studies on the way. Over time they found that people with all cancers, those with Lymphedema and all chronic illness could benefit from this program and today over 600 hospitals in more than 14 countries have this wonderful program available to all people with any illness.
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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Former professional dancer Lebed Davis was an early advocate of exercise after breast cancer. In 1979, with the help of her two brothers, both physicians, she developed a dance-exercise program to help her mother regain movement in her arm following a mastectomy. Lebed Davis began teaching "Focus on Healing" classes to breast cancer survivors locally, and, following her own diagnosis in 1996, she brought the program to hospitals around the country. Her book, most of which is organized by quality of life issues such as "Emotional Recovery," attempts to bring the program to women at home. Most chapters present clear descriptions of stretches (with accompanying photos), dance routines (with music suggestions) and "healing visualizations or meditations." The "Combating Fatigue" chapter includes stretches such as "The Backstroke," designed to increase shoulder range of motion and limit fatigue from everyday movements. A dance routine offered in another chapter is called "The Showgirl Strut" and involves walking around the room swinging the arms "overhead like a showgirl with attitude." She also describes exercises for strength training and warm-ups for cardiovascular exercise, such as walking. The final section covers broader subjects like nutrition and coping with radiation. Not every reader will appreciate Lebed Davis's encouraging but sometimes unsophisticated tone, and those without dance experience may find it difficult to follow even the simple routines out of a book. Still, some women may find her focus on restoring both flexibility and femininity to be just what they're looking for.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"It is critical for women to start moving right away after treatment and that they continue moving if they are to maintain their mobility. Sherry Davis' approach will make a big difference in the quality of life of women after breast cancer."
--Susan M. Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
"This book and the program it describes should assist many as they strive for the ultimate goal of therapy--a full, healthful, and active life."
--Clifford Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
"Women may find her [Davis'] focus on restoring both flexibility and femininity to be just what they're looking for."
--Publisher's Weekly
"It is critical for women to start moving right away after treatment and that they continue moving if they are to maintain their mobility. Sherry Davis' approach will make a big difference in the quality of life of women after breast cancer."
--Susan M. Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
"This book and the program it describes should assist many as they strive for the ultimate goal of therapy--a full, healthful, and active life."
--Clifford Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
"Women may find her [Davis'] focus on restoring both flexibility and femininity to be just what they're looking for."
--Publisher's Weekly
--Susan M. Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
"This book and the program it describes should assist many as they strive for the ultimate goal of therapy--a full, healthful, and active life."
--Clifford Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
"Women may find her [Davis'] focus on restoring both flexibility and femininity to be just what they're looking for."
--Publisher's Weekly
"It is critical for women to start moving right away after treatment and that they continue moving if they are to maintain their mobility. Sherry Davis' approach will make a big difference in the quality of life of women after breast cancer."
--Susan M. Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
"This book and the program it describes should assist many as they strive for the ultimate goal of therapy--a full, healthful, and active life."
--Clifford Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
"Women may find her [Davis'] focus on restoring both flexibility and femininity to be just what they're looking for."
--Publisher's Weekly
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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thriving after breast cancer,
By linda moskow (north miami beach, fl United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thriving After Breast Cancer: Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind (Paperback)
this book has all of the information to keep your body and mind focused after breast cancer surgery it helped me get through my most devasting time of my life. i sent this book to 5 of my friends and family that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. it was my savior and i recommend this book to every woman that has been diagnosed or has a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Thriving!,
By Susan (Seattle) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thriving After Breast Cancer: Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind (Paperback)
Thriving After Breast Cancer is a revelation to breast cancer survivors. The models used are all survivors, all ages and shapes, and all beautiful, even with compression sleeves on! Sherry Lebed Davis has done a wonderful service for survivors by bring out this book of easy and accessible exercises for women who are going through an extremely difficult time. It is good to see the light at the end of the tunnel and to know that you can come out healthy, vibrant and alive! I highly recommend this book to breast cancer survivors (thrivers!) no matter how long ago they had surgery. The chapter on lymphedema, alone, is worth the price of the book.
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I am the Author,
By Sherry Davis (Lynnwood, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thriving After Breast Cancer: Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind (Paperback)
This book also addresses exercises and information for those with Lymphedema. However when you go to Google, Yahoo.com or any search engine.......this book does not come up when you type in Lymphedema. It does come up for a lot of other needs like cancer, exercise, health, disease, fitness, etc which is also what the book has in the way of exercise and information, but perhaps people with Lymphedema are missing out by not including the connection to Lymphedema as well.Thank you for your time.
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By choosing this program you are honoring the needs of your body and making a commitment to the quality of your life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
keeping your fingers interlaced, one count for each movement, retract your arm, living with lymphedema, loweryour arms, push your palms forward, overhanded grip, repeat the stretch four times, rock your arms, touch your right foot, box with someone, lower your right arm, reach your right arm, lymphedema therapist, byyour sides, tilt your body, circle the right arm, press your shoulders, arms four times, bend your right elbow, right arm shoots, elastic exercise band, supporting chair, swinging your arms, prosthetic breasts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Basic Warm-up, Ultimate Movements, Mountain High Stretch, Building Strength, Overhead Side Stretch, Close-the-Door Lunges, Restoring Flexibility, Lower Body Ultimates, Hawaiian Hula, Leg Pendulums, Needs of Your New Body, Side Arm Swings, Single-Arm Reach, Finger Rolls, Wall Push-ups, Las Vegas, American Cancer Society, Arm Flops, Bicep Curl, Single Leg Lifts, Gentle Body Twists, Large Arm Circles, Every Breaststroke, Feel the Water, Shoulder Blade Contraction New!
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By choosing this program you are honoring the needs of your body and making a commitment to the quality of your life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
keeping your fingers interlaced, one count for each movement, retract your arm, living with lymphedema, loweryour arms, push your palms forward, overhanded grip, repeat the stretch four times, rock your arms, touch your right foot, box with someone, lower your right arm, reach your right arm, lymphedema therapist, byyour sides, tilt your body, circle the right arm, press your shoulders, arms four times, bend your right elbow, right arm shoots, elastic exercise band, supporting chair, swinging your arms, prosthetic breasts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Basic Warm-up, Ultimate Movements, Mountain High Stretch, Building Strength, Overhead Side Stretch, Close-the-Door Lunges, Restoring Flexibility, Lower Body Ultimates, Hawaiian Hula, Leg Pendulums, Needs of Your New Body, Side Arm Swings, Single-Arm Reach, Finger Rolls, Wall Push-ups, Las Vegas, American Cancer Society, Arm Flops, Bicep Curl, Single Leg Lifts, Gentle Body Twists, Large Arm Circles, Every Breaststroke, Feel the Water, Shoulder Blade Contraction New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients by Bernie S. Siegel in Back Matter
- Greatest Hits (Sheet Music) by Fleetwood Mac on page 10
- Fleetwood Mac (Spanish Edition) by Jaime Lopez on page 10
- After Cancer: A Guide to Your New Life by Wendy S. Harpham in Back Matter
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins by Marisa Weiss in Back Matter
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