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Carle - Mastectomy Post-Op Exercise Class Start Date: Jan. 23, 2013 Time: 3:00 PM

Getting back to 100 percent after a mastectomy can seem like a difficult task. The experts from Carle Therapy Services are here to help give you the tools you need to make a full recovery and get back to feeling like your old self. This class will help you in your recovery by: -Teaching simple exercises that will increase early mobility and improve function after surgery. -On-site demonstration of all exercises and handouts for at-home use. -Educating post-op mastectomy patients on techniques to avoid lymphedema. -Providing a group setting for the recovery process. Classes are held monthly on the second Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or the fourth Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the third floor conference room of Mills Breast Cancer Institute. Patients are encouraged to attend one class prior to surgery and one class post-surgery. Classes are open to both Carle and non-Carle patients. Call the Mills Breast Cancer Institute at (217) 383-6636 to schedule your classes today.