Benefits of Oncology Physiotherapy
Oncology Physiotherapy in Action Area 2 is planned for people experiencing functional effects of cancer or its treatment. The service focuses on managing fatigue, weakness, mobility loss, pain and treatment-related physical limitations through screened graded exercise, mobility, strength, balance, breathing, fatigue management, post-operative rehabilitation and referral, with screening and referral for fever, infection, low blood counts, bone metastasis precautions, thrombosis, uncontrolled pain, acute swelling or treatment restrictions.