Dance Moms coach Abby Lee Miller is known for pushing her dancers to the limit, but it turns out she pushes herself equally as hard. In a video, Miller shares a sneak peak into her at-home physical therapy routine since COVID-19 forced her to suspend outpatient classes.
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Read More On Instagram, Miller, 53, posted a video of her and a personal trainer practicing a DIY boxing routine with water bottles.
Miller has been bound to an electric wheelchair since she experienced complications following a surgery for Burkitt lymphoma in April 2018, but she has kept fans up to date with her progress and improving mobility. In the video, she stands up from her wheelchair in order to practice a few boxing rounds with the physical therapist, and is clearly working up a sweat.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDURfOSgBFG/ Over the years, Miller has been extremely transparent about how she struggled with treatment and the impact being paralyzed has had on her mental health. However, in addition to her physical therapy, Miller has also shared her recovery with fans by posting photos of her swimming, walking, and openly saying that she will keep fighting to build her muscles again.
How Physical Therapy Helps After Cancer Treatment
While some people may assume taking it easy after cancer treatment is the correct route to take, experts have told SurvivorNet that light exercising (such as physical therapy) can be extremely beneficial to patients recovering from surgery. Plus, for those who have undergone chemotherapy which can cause side effects such as fatigue, weakness, balance issues, and more, working out can help relieve those symptoms and keep you energized.
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"A lot of the side effects that happen from cancer treatment can be improved or significantly reduced with physical therapy," Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos, a oncology physical therapist for Cancer Rehab and Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas, tells SurvivorNet. "…All of those things can be helped with an exercise program and with a very structured, individualized program."
Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos explains how a personalized physical therapist can help patients recover after cancer treatment
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