Oncology Rehabilitation
Rebuilding strength and confidence during and after cancer treatment.
This page is for general information only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified physiotherapist.
What this care covers
Oncology rehabilitation supports people going through or recovering from cancer treatment. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can leave lasting effects on strength, mobility, fatigue, and lymphatic function. A specialist physiotherapist works alongside your medical team to design a programme suited to where you are in treatment, helps manage side effects, and gradually rebuilds physical capacity.
Conditions treated
When to seek help
- Persistent tiredness that does not improve with sleep
- Swelling in an arm, leg, or other body part
- Restricted arm movement after breast surgery
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- Reduced strength and difficulty with daily tasks
- Tight, cord-like sensation in the arm or chest after surgery
How treatment is delivered
- Graded exercise therapy for fatigue management
- Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for lymphoedema
- Compression garment fitting and education
- Scar mobilisation and soft tissue release
- Shoulder and limb rehabilitation after surgery
- Breathlessness management and energy conservation
- Strength and conditioning within treatment tolerance
Modalities & equipment
Relevant certifications
What better recovery looks like
Reduced treatment-related fatigue
Better management of lymphoedema
Improved physical function during treatment
Faster return to daily activities after treatment
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