by Sherry Lebed Davis. 272 pages. c. 2002, Broadway Books.
About the Program
Focus on Healing was designed under the supervision of two gynecological surgeons, Marc Lebed, MD, and Joel Lebed, DO. Dr. Marc Lebed is currently the medical director of the program and ensures that it incorporates new advancements in medicine. The exercises are based on kinesiology (the science of movement), anatomy, and gentle ballet and jazz dance movements. Focus on Healing uses progressive patterns of passive and active arm movements to facilitate and improve your post-operative range of motion. It has been shown that these activities can also diminish your risk and incidence of lymphedema. In addition, lower body exercises target muscles that enhance your posture and balance. Furthermore, the program is sensual since it combines movement therapy with dance.
Focus on Healing works many important areas in your neck, shoulders, back, chest, torso, arms, hands, and fingers. See the illustrations to find the names of the muscles that are being worked.
