Cancer or cancer treatment may have decreased your ability to process oxygen (aerobic capacity), causing fatigue. Cancer treatments can cause weakening of your bones, which could lead to bone fractures.
Stiffness in the tissues is a common side effect of radiation therapy, women can experience a loss of motion, which can limit their ability to participate in sports, complete work or household chores and even their abilities to shower and dress. It can affect what may seem like simple things, such as fitting into a long-sleeved blouse or blazer, which can affect them psychologically.
Rebuild:
Our physiotherapist will determine if any muscles are tight or injured, start helping you to stretch them, and teach you how to stretch them at home.
Our team can assess your aerobic capacity and determine the best aerobic activities for you. Certain types of exercise can prevent bone loss and maintain bone strength.
Our team can teach you effective exercises to help steadily build your bone strength and will choose, and teach you, the correct exercises to steadily restore your strength and agility.