Health & Wellness Lab

The Health and Wellness Lab conducts research and develops movement-based programs, including exercise and yoga, to help those with cancer move from surviving to thriving.

Follow the link below for information on current research projects, past research projects, and patient resources.

Follow the link below for information designed for healthcare professionals to support the integration of exercise into your practice in cancer care.

Thrive Cancer Exercise Program

This is a 3-year study, building off the success of the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) and Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) studies. The study provides the same 12-week exercise program for those living with and beyond cancer in Calgary, Lethbridge, rural locations across Alberta, and in underserved regions in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.

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Steven Torhjelm Memorial Tournament

We transitioned from "Drive for Thrive" to this new incarnation in honour of Steven Torhjelm, a close family friend. His family has taken on organizing and growing the event, to build hope for individuals living with and beyond cancer through supporting our exercise oncology resource development.

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Research has consistently shown the numerous physical and psychological benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle. Using exercise as an evidence-based tool, the Health and Wellness Lab's goal is to help those with cancer to move from surviving to thriving.

Our website introduces you to our behaviour change research in exercise oncology. You will learn more about who we are, what we believe in, and what we are building to help those impacted by cancer to move more, enhancing both their physical and psychosocial well-being.

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Publications

Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, Dr. Chad Wagoner, and several of the Health and Wellness Lab staff and Students recently published a multiphasic exercise prehabilitation intervention designed for those undergoing surgical resection with free flap reconstruction. This manuscript assesses the benefits, feasibility, implementation, and safety of a multiphasic intervention for patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery. Check out Multiphasic exercise prehabilitation for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol.

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National Award

Kinesiology researcher receives national award for cancer and exercise research.

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IMPACT In the News!

“We know exercise is really great for so many of the different issues these children might face...This gives them back that opportunity to feel better and be more in control.” says Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed.

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Donations

If you are interested in supporting our work in exercise oncology research and programs, please click the link below. This donation link, through the University of Calgary, will provide a tax-receipt. Please indicate “Thrive Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology” as the designation. Thank you for your support!

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Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction, and/or treatment. If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or an appropriate health care professional.

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