Exercise Physiology for Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can change your body, energy and overall confidence. Exercise plays a vital role in managing your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing throughout your cancer treatment and recovery. Our exercise physiology services provide safe, individualised programs and compassionate care to help manage symptoms, before, during and post treatment, rebuilds strength and confidence and focuses on improving your overall quality of life.
Who We Support:
We work with individuals with a wide range of cancer diagnoses across all stages and treatment phases before, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and long-term survivorship. Programs are designed to accommodate fluctuating energy levels and common side effects such as cancer-related fatigue, muscle loss, balance changes, joint pain, neuropathy, and bone density changes.
Our Services:
- Tailored exercise prescription
- Strength, balance, mobility and cardiovascular training
- Group gym classes, with personalised programs
- Fatigue and cancer and treatment-related symptom management
- Support during chemotherapy, radiation and post-surgery recovery
- Education for long-term self-management and wellbeing
How It Works:
We begin with a comprehensive assessment that considers your diagnosis, treatment history, symptoms and goals. We then design a flexible program for you that is adaptable to your treatment cycles and the severity of fatigue, symptoms and side effects on the day.
Why Choose Exercise Physiology:
Exercise physiologists are trained to work safely with cancer and treatment-related side effects. Evidence shows that appropriate exercise can reduce fatigue, improve strength, enhance quality of life, and support physical and mental wellbeing; allowing you greater independence and capacity for daily activities.