Physical exercises in general improve the quality of life of women who have had the disease and also reduce the likelihood of recurrence of tumors. Rowing is considered a great rehabilitation activity, because it provides physical conditioning, muscle strengthening and body awareness, in addition to the great benefits of endorphin release, also known as the pleasure hormone (ihuuuuu).
The doctor, Nicolle Schio, explained better to us how paddling physiologically helps the body.
“The practice of rowing for women with breast cancer was introduced in 1996 by physician Donald C. McKenzie. Working with a group of pioneers, he proved that the rhythmic and cyclical movement of the rowing provided a kind of natural lymphatic drainage, favoring the prevention of lymphedema (swelling of the soft tissues under the skin that appears when the lymphatic system is no longer able to transport the lymph ) that commonly occurs after cancer treatments involving mastectomy surgery and radiotherapy.
Rowing also significantly reduces the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, such as a heart attack, for example, due to its important aerobic capacity. This result has been confirmed through several studies that prove that this exercise, when practiced regularly, improves breathing capacity and reduces fatigue in up to 90% of cases and also alleviates concerns related to cancer, consequently increasing the quality of sleep and sleep. life.
When it comes to the lymphatic system, exercise is beneficial because it causes muscle contraction and thus provides drainage of the lymphatic vessel network (a network that circulates throughout the body and carries leukocytes, lipids, immunoglobulins, among other body fluids), reducing local swelling , discomfort, pain and a feeling of swelling and heaviness. In addition, as it improves muscle strength and stretching, it allows for greater movement of the upper limbs so that these women can independently perform day-to-day tasks.
Speaking of immunity, it is known that the practice of continuous physical exercises produces hormones that fight the deleterious interleukins released by cancer, which cause loss of muscle mass, cachexia, lack of appetite, among other complications.
Participation in rowing competitions also inspires women to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle and the group's support proved to be essential for the psychological recovery of practitioners, improving mood, sense of achievement, motivation, improvement of body image, libido, post-traumatic growth (perceptions of positive change resulting from coping with highly stressful events), physical competence, and stress reduction. Being with other breast cancer survivors can be a cause for celebration and fun.”
Deborah Vons, creator of “Remando para vida”, survived three cancers (right breast, left breast and thyroid) and now trains and competes in Haitian canoe competitions. “I encourage other women (especially those who have had breast cancer) to seek out rowing activities as a catalyst for connecting with each other, developing their potential, strengthening and accepting their own bodies and their processes of personal independence. Finally, quality of life. In the case of women who have had (or are still going through) breast cancer, there is a plus in terms of awareness of the need for quality for survival”, comments the rower.
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