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Too many people are worried about harming themselves by doing physical activity, when in fact there are so many benefits to being active. To address this, we developed the me+™ recovery Programme which is based on gentle movements, guiding users through their recovery after stoma surgery and beyond.
The me+™ Recovery Programme provides important information on:
…and more
The me+™ Recovery Programme consists of a host of materials including three phases of recovery handbooks with a progression of gentle movements and a complementary collection of videos.
What are the aims?
To enhance your recovery and get you back to your daily activities as soon as possible.
To rebuild your confidence and improve your general wellbeing after stoma surgery.
To help restore your mobility, co-ordination and balance.
To engage and strengthen your tummy muscles after abdominal surgery.
To reduce your risk of developing a parastomal hernia by strengthening your tummy muscles
Abdominal and Core Recovery Programme Phases 1-3
The movements in this series are gentle recovery movements to help reconnect with your abdominal muscles after surgery. You can work through the moves stage-by-stage, taking into consideration your health and any other medical conditions.
Materials and course content were developed in conjunction with nurses, patients and reviewed by experts in physiotherapy and colorectal surgery. For more information contact the me+™ team at 0800 467866.
The me+™ Recovery Series is adapted from the me+™ recovery nurse training course which is RCN (Royal College Nursing) and ACPGGI (Association Coloproctology GB and Ireland) accredited in the UK and have undergone extensive peer and expert review.
Peer Reviewed by: Prof Sina Dorudi - Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mike Grice - Osteopath, Lecturer Sports Therapy and Module Leader for Athletic Movement Analysis, Dr. Iseult Wilson, Institute of Nursing and Health Research
