YWCA Encore Program - do you know it?

YWCA Encore is an exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. Based around land and pool exercises, it is safe, fun and therapeutic. Encore can help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders and chest, regain mobility, and improve your general fitness.
We know that after surgery, many women experience numbness, pins and needles, loss of mobility, and discomfort in their upper bodies. Encore can help relieve these problems through specifically tailored after breast cancer surgery exercises.
We aim to help you:

• Improve health and quality of life
• Improve fitness, mobility and strength
• Reduce the risk of developing breast cancer treatment-related side effects including pain, fatigue and lymphodema
• Reduce or manage side effects of breast cancer treatment including pain, fatigue and lymphodema
• Relieve stress and tension
• Have more information on breast cancer resources, healthy living choices and links to local service providers. 
• Improve body image and self esteem
• Restore a sense of control
• Have an opportunity to share experiences with other women who have been treated for breast cancer
• Enjoy laughter, relaxation and fun!

The Encore Program is Australia wide, visit the website for more information.
http://www.ywcaencore.org.au/www.ywcaencore.org.au/