Research has shown that second to traditional cancer therapies, exercise alongside nutritional support are the most effective adjuvant therapies.
Exercise physiologists are trained to work with patients in continuing exercise through all stages of treatment. Each phase of treatment will require a different approach to Exercise. This is where an Exercise Physiologist can help guide and optimise your exercise routine, safely.
Peer reviewed literature has demonstrated that structured Exercise can assist Cancer patients prior to, during and following treatment.
During active treatment Exercise can:
- decrease toxicity levels
- improve effectiveness and tolerance of required chemotherapy dosages
- minimise loss of muscle mass and bone density
- decrease inflammatory markers and oxidative DNA damage
- assist with fatigue management
During medication and hormone therapy Exercise can:
- Maintain and/or improve bone density
- Rebuilding muscle mass
- assist with Weight management and cholesterol levels
- assist with fatigue management
- Increase insulin sensitivity to assist with blood sugar regulation
Following Cancer treatment, Exercise can assist with:
- Decreased total mortality risk by up to;
- 24(1)-34%(2) in Breast Cancer Survivors
- 21(3)-28% (1) in Colorectal cancer survivors
- Decreased relative reoccurrence risk of colorectal cancers by 30-35%(4)
- Decreasing duration of hospital admissions
- Help you get back to pre-diagnosis sport or training
Our accredited Exercise Physiologists, Ffion Bardouille Thompson and Grace Gee, have experience in cancer care and are available to provide tailored exercise programs throughout all stages of treatment and recovery. We offer one-on-one sessions and small group therapy (Clinical Exercise Classes)
You do not need a referral to see us. We accept GP Medicare Team Care Arrangement Plans, DVA Referrals and are NDIS Registered Providers.
References
1) Schmid D, Leitzmann MF. Association between physical activity and mortality among breast cancer and colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Oncol. 2014 Jul;25(7):1293-1311
2) Ibrahim, E.M., Al-Homaidh, A. Physical activity and survival after breast cancer diagnosis: meta-analysis of published studies. Med Oncol 28, 753–765 (2011).
3) Qiu S, Jiang C, Zhou L. Physical activity and mortality in patients with colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2020 Jan;29(1):15-26
4) Je, Y., et al., Association between physical activity and mortality in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer, 2013. 133(8): p. 1905-13
