Exercise Oncology
Empowered by Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
Benefits
To date, 11,000 cancer patients have been through the evidence-based Maple Tree Cancer Alliance exercise programmes worldwide. The data shows that clients who participate in MTCA programmes, on average experience:
Improvements in cardiovascular endurance
Increase in muscular endurance
Increase in flexibility
Increase in quality of life
Decreased average length of hospital stay
Decreased emergency room visits
Significantly less pain
Significantly less fatigue
Fewer unplanned hospital encounters
Brianna Wehner
Founder | Exercise Oncology Educator & Instructor | BSc - Biochemistry
Brianna is passionate about helping improve functional movements to those who may be limited by movement restrictions or feel hesitant about exercise.
Proudly affiliated with Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Brianna was inspired by her mum's own exercise journey through her treatment. “I have a special connection to coaching clients who are afflicted by cancer. We are proud to be the international provider of Exercise Oncology programs here in New Zealand for Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and continue to advocate for exercise to be recognised as a standard practise of care for Cancer Patients.”
Our Programme
Evidence-Based Phases of Our Exercise Oncology Programme
Phase 0
Pre-habilitation
Goal: To obtain baseline measurements and improve functional capacity in order to reduce treatment-related side effects.
Who: Clients who have been diagnosed with cancer but yet to start treatment.
Phase I
During Treatment
Goal: To attenuate treatment-related side effects and promote immune function
Who: Clients who are presently receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
Phase II
Post Treatment
Goal: To reduce the physical and functional limitations created by treatment.
Who: Clients who only had surgery or hormone treatment, or who have completed chemotherapy or radiation.
Phase III
Life Long
Goal: To improve physiological and psychological values beyond initial baseline measurements and get clients back to functional health.
Who: Clients who have completed Phase II