Exercise has many advantages, such as increased energy, fewer treatment-related side effects and better stress and anxiety management, to name a few. Our kinesiologists offer personalized exercise programs tailored to the fitness level of each person.
Whatever physical shape you are in, following a program of adapted exercises helps better manage the effects of treatments and of the disease. The lightest exercise, even a few minutes of stretching daily, can bring you major benefits. The program is overseen by a kinesiologist who will also suggest ways to adopt healthy life habits.
The Quebec Cancer Foundation was the first organization to establish and offer kinesiology to cancer patients. In coming to us, you are sure to benefit from this professional service at no cost!
“The activities that were suggested worked like an antibiotic against stress…. And that made me feel that I was taking charge again of my body, which had undergone several attacks in the previous months.”
The Quebec Cancer Foundation makes available these sessions for physical exercise to anyone with cancer, up to one year after the final treatment. The service targets individuals who wish:
The kinesiology service of the Quebec Cancer Foundation offers various options to meet your needs. A few examples:
Several scientific studies have proven the benefits of physical exercise for people with cancer:
Listen to our other capsules on the benefits of physical activity in the context of cancer.
Our kinesiologists are professionals in physical health trained to work with cancer patients. Kinesiologists do not do manipulations; they, rather, use movement for the purpose of prevention, treatment and performance. Their objective is to enable you to discover the joys of physical activity and all the benefits that it produces. Listening to your needs, they can suggest exercises adapted and accessible to you.
Kinesiology sessions, whether evaluations, follow-ups or group sessions, are free.
You must have been evaluated by a kinesiologist before you can attend group sessions. Please make an appointment:
Gatineau: 819-561-2262
Lévis: 581-502-0184
Montreal: 514-527-2194
Quebec City: 418-657-5334
Trois-Rivières: 819-693-4242
Sherbrooke: 514-641-1997
Registrations required for group sessions
Information: 819-561-2262
In partnership with Physiothérapie Yves Plourde, inc.
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-762-2626 or [email protected]
Registrations required
In partnership with Physiothérapie Yves Plourde, inc.
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-762-2626 or [email protected]
In partnership with Pavillon du cœur Beauce-Etchemin
Registrations required
Information and registration: 418-227-1843 or [email protected]
In partnership with Clinique Soins Urbain
Registrations required
Information and registration: 450-375-6234
In partnership with CISSS des Îles
Registrations required
Information and registration: 418-986-2121, ext 8437
With Audrey Verville
B. Sc. Kinésiologue
Registrations required
Information and registration:
819-301-3869
[email protected]
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registrations required
Information and registration: 514-527-2194
In partnership with Vie Active
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-217-9272 or
[email protected]
In partnership with Centre de mieux-être en cancérologie and Kinatex
Registrations required
Information and registration: 579-372-2032 or centremieuxetre.cisssmc16@
ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Registrations required
To register, contact our kinesiologist Laurence Poirier at [email protected]
Information: 514-641-1997
In partnership with Kinik
Registrations required
Information and registration: 450-500-0769 or [email protected]
Participate in the training offered by MOVE 50 + by watching the videos available here. They will allow you to move, in a safer and more structured way, from the comfort of your home. They are especially designed for 50 year-olds and over.
If you haven’t already done so, book an appointment with one of our kinesiologists for a personalized evaluation session before starting the program.
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