Onco-Physiotherapy
Oncology physiotherapy is a specialized field of physiotherapy that helps cancer patients manage physical impairments that arise due to cancer and its treatments, thereby improve a patient’s quality of life in terms of addressing side effects like fatigue, pain, swelling (lymphedema), and decreased mobility, while also enhancing strength and functional independence. An oncology physiotherapist develops personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, manual therapy, and energy conservation techniques.
Key goals and techniques
⇒Address cancer-related fatigue: Prescribe low-intensity exercises and energy conservation techniques to combat persistent tiredness.
⇒Manage pain and stiffness: Use manual therapy and exercises to improve joint mobility and relieve pain caused by treatment or prolonged immobility.
⇒Treat lymphedema: Employ specialized techniques like manual lymphatic drainage, stretching, and compression garments to manage swelling and fluid buildup, particularly after surgery.
⇒Enhance strength and mobility: Create individualized exercise programs to build muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility to improve functional independence and help patients return to daily activities.
⇒Support respiratory function: Provide breathing exercises, especially for patients recovering from lung cancer surgery, to improve lung function and prevent complications.
⇒Promote mental well-being: Physical activity can help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression, leading to better overall physical and psychological health.
⇒Address other issues: Manage other rehabilitation problems that may arise, such as immobility, muscle weakness, and scar tissue from surgery
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