Credits: None
Release Date: June 6, 2022
Expiration Date: Not applicable

Speaker:
Sarah Russell, MSc, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Sarah Russell - The Ostomy Studio

Program Overview:
In this presentation, the speaker will share the evidence and research about the importance of core exercises for ostomy patients. Instead of 'rest for 6 weeks' or 'avoid core exercises' she will talk about the important role of early rehabilitation and how this could reduce the risk of parastomal hernia. In the presentation, she will also share exercises that nurses can teach their patients right away, plus highlight some exercises that patients might want to avoid. After this presentation, participants will feel more confident to talk about safe and appropriate core exercises with their ostomy patients.

This program was featured as part of the WOCNext 2022 conference.