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The Lymphedema Association of Quebec (LAQ)
In collaboration with the
Lymphedema Program of McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
Is pleased to invite you to attend
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA!
PALS for Life* Workshop (In English)
*Physical Activity and Lymphedema Safe strength training for breast-cancer survivors
A one-day workshop by Cathy Bryan, M. Ed For trainers and lymphedema therapists
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 8:30 to 16:30
Place:Ben Weider YM-YWHA, 5400 Westbury Avenue, Snowdon, Montreal, QC, H3W 2W8
Fees:CAD $ 265.00 (LAQ member), $325.00 (Non-members)
Light lunch and refreshments included
About the Workshop
PALS for Life is an exercise protocol that is based on the PAL research findings and on Cathy Bryan’s experience as lead personal trainer on the PAL Trial and over 20 years of working with breast cancer survivors. This workshopwill provide fitness and lymphedema professionals with the training they need to help breast cancer patients at risk or with lymphedema to beginor add strength training to their exercise regimens.
About the PAL Trial and PALS for Life
The PAL Trial was a one-year weight lifting intervention among 295 survivors with and at risk for lymphedema (see article at The research was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers found that weight lifting is safe when women with and at risk for lymphedema receive proper instruction. Musculoskeletal injuries were found to be a risk, however, emphasizing the need forinstructors and participants to follow proper procedures. Weight lifting is in no way a cure for lymphedema,but with appropriate supervision and training can be part of a path to a healthier life.
PALS for Life, Inc. is a Delaware-based provider of individual and group personal training for breast-cancer survivors, following the University of Pennsylvania PAL Protocol. The mission of PALS for Life is to provide safe, effective, research based exercise programs for breast cancer survivors: “Avoid Inactivity Before, During and After Breast Cancer.”
PALS for Life
Safe strength training for breast-cancer survivors
A one-day workshop by Cathy Bryan, M. Ed for trainers and lymphedema therapists
Organized by the Lymphedema Association of Quebec
In collaboration with
Lymphedema Program of McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
REGISTRATION FORM
For trainers and lymphedema therapists
Course location: JCC Ben Weider YM-YWHA, 5400 Westbury Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3W 2W8
Registration fees: $ 265.00 (LAQ members) $325.00 (Non-members)
Light lunch and refreshments included
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As space is limited to 10 participants, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
REFUND POLICY: A handling fee of $50 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail or fax prior to 30 days before the course start date. No refunds will be made thereafter, unless a replacement is found for the person cancelling.
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FORM OF PAYMENT:
- Cheque, payable to: Lymphedema Association of Quebec
- Credit card: __Visa __MC # ______Expiry____ name______
Please send this completed registration form with your payment by email or by mail to: Lymphedema Association of Quebec, 6565 Rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M5***
***PLEASE RESERVE BY PHONE 514-501-7263 before sending in your registration, in order to assure that space is available.
For information please contact: Rachel Pritzker, LAQ, 514-979-2463, Email:
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Association québécoise du lymphœdème∙Lymphedema Association of Quebec
6565 rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M5 ∙ Tél.: 514-979-2463 ∙