Do you want to leave uncomfortable shoulder symptoms in the past and start feeling strong again?
Get the tools and support you need to build up healthy shoulders, minimize pain, and find hope with and after cancer
Created by Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, and OnCS
Does this sound familiar?
You are cancer-free, but shoulder pain and discomfort are constant reminders of the possibility of recurrence — not to mention the adverse impact they have on your quality of life
Shoulder issues are a common symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Yet, they are rarely addressed — or even acknowledged — by doctors and medical teams.
If you often feel…
Physically uncomfortable because of limited shoulder mobility, pain, muscle weakness, and stiffness
Hopeless after your medical provider told you that pain and discomfort are going to be chronic
Lost on where to start to get back into shape and start feeling strong and confident again
Overwhelmed after researching resources and shoulder exercises because you don’t know if you can trust the information you found
Confused about making sense of life with or after cancer and figuring out how to fit exercise and self-care into your schedule
…you are not alone.
Shoulder discomfort is common among people living with and after cancer and many survivors continue to deal with painful shoulder symptoms for 3, 5, 10, or even more years after their treatment is over.
But the fact that shoulder pain and discomfort are common does not make them normal.
What if I told you that it’s possible to:
Understand your shoulder issues and learn how to properly manage them to minimize pain and discomfort
Start exercising and moving your body in a way that feels great and helps prevent lymphedema and other long-term issues
Take your power back, improve your quality of life, and find peace and hope with and after cancer
You might be thinking…
My life will never be the same after cancer. What’s the point?
The truth is, life after cancer can be as challenging as life with cancer.
Maybe you’re exhausted because recurrence is never far away from your brain and you take every uncomfortable sensation as a sign that your cancer is coming back.
It’s hard to find time to fit exercise and healthy habits into your schedule because you’re back to working and taking on the full load of your pre-cancer responsibilities.
Your medical provider may have told you that chronic shoulder pain is just something you’ll have to live with and you’re now on your own.
The world expects you to be “over it.”
But you feel confused, in pain, and like things will never be the same again.
The truth is, while you may not be able to go back to your pre-cancer life…
You can effectively manage shoulder pain and discomfort, start feeling in control of your health, and enjoy your life again
You just need the right tools and support.
Introducing
Healthy Shoulder Program
A self-paced 12 week exercise program for men and women living with and after cancer to help build up healthy and strong shoulders, decrease pain and discomfort, and prevent long-term issues so you can find hope, feel empowered, and reclaim control of your lives.
Created by Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, and OnCS
Get practical and easy-to-follow exercises and education on improving your shoulder health so you can:
Improve mobility, strengthen your muscles, and reduce stiffness and pain
Feel confident, healthy, and strong
Stop thinking of shoulder discomfort as an unfixable part of your “new normal”
Be secure in your habits and exercise routine and stop wondering if you’re “doing the right thing”
Prevent long-term shoulder issues, reduce anxiety about cancer recurrence, and find hope in life with and after cancer
What’s inside
Program Breakdown
12 Week
Exercise Program
Improve your shoulder health, get stronger, and minimize pain, discomfort, and tightness.
These 65+ exercises are self-paced and available in three different formats to follow from your phone, laptop, or as a PDF handout.
5 Educational
Modules
Learn why shoulder pain tends to occur as well as how to care for your shoulder to prevent long-term issues like lymphedema and start feeling healthier and stronger.
Practical Resources
Get an extensive list of product recommendations to maximize your exercise and shoulder care routines.
Your Investment
Here at Cancer Rehab PT, I know how expensive physical therapy and medical care can be – especially after cancer treatment.
It is my mission to empower and educate as many people living with and after cancer as possible, which is why I tried to make this program as financially accessible as I can.
12 Week Exercise Program
5 Educational Modules
Practical Resources
One-time payment
$87
Hi, I’m Kelly Sturm
Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT, DPT), Board-Certified Oncology Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) Certified
I’ve spent almost a decade working with people who have or have had cancer. On any given day, I see at least one person with a shoulder issue that has developed before, during, or after treatment.
These shoulder issues are often debilitating and severely worsen quality of life. However, cancer survivors are often told that shoulder pain is now a part of their new normal and there is nothing that can be done.
This could not be further from the truth.
After 10 years of working with individuals living with and after cancer, I’ve seen what regular yet simple exercises and self-care routines can do to minimize pain and discomfort and maximize quality of life.
I created the Healthy Shoulder Program because I wanted these tools and resources to be available to as many people as possible, not just the people who can come to my clinic.
Even though shoulder pain and discomfort are widespread, you CAN significantly reduce your symptoms and feel confident, healthy, and strong.
The truth is that “common” does not equal “normal.”
It is my hope that this program will help you do just that.
This program is the right fit for you if…
You are living with or after cancer and experiencing shoulder pain, discomfort, muscle weakening, or limited range of motion
You want to incorporate exercise and healthy habits into your life, but are not sure where to start and what to do
You are worried about long-term issues and cancer recurrence and want to have more information about what is normal and what you need to be concerned about
You are looking for a practical solution that is less expensive than in-person physical therapy or ongoing oncology consultations
You get overwhelmed with all the information on living with and after cancer out there and are searching for valid, credible resources from a certified medical professional
You are busy with family, work, and other responsibilities and need a program that fits into your schedule
You’ve tried Googling, local support groups, natural remedies, online yoga classes, or even hiring a personal trainer to help you with your shoulder issues, but these solutions have been only mildly successful
Frequently Asked Questions
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This program is for men and women living with and after cancer who struggle with ongoing shoulder issues, such as pain, discomfort, muscle weakness, tightness, and limited mobility.
They may struggle with simple chores such as bathing, dressing, doing their hair, or reaching into cupboards and be unable to enjoy hobbies or activities such as running or playing with their children or pets. It is possible that they were told that shoulder pain and discomfort are a normal part of cancer/living after cancer and there is nothing that can be done (which is not accurate).
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There are 65+ exercises including stretches, stability, strength, and mobility exercises, organized into a comprehensive 12 week program. All exercises begin with a warm-up, followed by a stability or strength portion, and a cool down with mobility exercises and stretches.
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You will have access to three different formats and can use whichever that works best for you. You can watch exercise videos on your phone or laptop or download and print out a PDF handout to bring with you to the gym or use at home.
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The exercises in this program are designed specifically for people who have or have had cancer and went through surgery and/or radiation. For this group of people, lymphedema is a frequent concern as well and the Healthy Shoulder Program may help prevent it, along with other long-term issues.
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The Healthy Shoulder Program is self-paced and you will have unlimited access to the materials (as long as the program exists).
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Educational modules are meant to empower you with knowledge about living with and after cancer, shoulder pain, and lymphedema prevention.
