Onco Physiotherapy
Onco Physiotherapy (or Oncology Physiotherapy) is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that helps cancer patients manage physical side effects of cancer and its treatments, enhance functional ability, and improve overall quality of life.
Why OncoPhysiotherapy Is Important:
Cancer and its treatments—like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy—can lead to:
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Lymphedema (swelling, especially after breast or lymph node surgery)
- Joint stiffness
- Pain
- Balance issues
- Difficulty with mobility or daily activities
OncoPhysiotherapy works to prevent or reduce these side effects and promote safe, effective recovery.
Key Areas of OncoPhysiotherapy:
- Prehabilitation (Before Treatment):
- Strengthens body to better tolerate upcoming treatments
- Improves recovery outcomes after surgery or chemo
- Rehabilitation During/After Treatment:
- Helps restore strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility
- Treats post-surgical issues (e.g., shoulder mobility after mastectomy)
- Lymphedema Management:
- Manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and exercises
- Fatigue & Pain Management:
- Tailored exercise programs to reduce cancer-related fatigue
- Pain relief through movement therapy, stretching, and posture correction
- Neurological Rehab:
- For patients with brain/spinal cord tumors or chemo-induced neuropathy
- Pelvic Floor Therapy:
- For patients with pelvic cancers (prostate, gynecological, etc.)