A clinical exercise physiologist by trade, Erin Bloodworth sought a career change and became an exercise oncologist.  This enabled her to take her expertise and apply it to helping cancer patients, which she does through Northwestern Medicine Living Well.

Erin says whether a patient is going through cancer treatment or is post-treatment, she puts the patient through an individualized exercise program.  She assesses the patient's health with tests tied to their ability to grip objects and go from a sitting position to a standing position and back.  Erin says the combination of exercise with a cancer treatment can aid the patient’s physical, mental and emotional health.  Through Living Well’s website, Erin Bloodworth can share her expertise with anyone in any location.

 

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Northwestern Medicine Living Well: https://www.livingwellcrc.org