Oncology physiotherapy

Are you dealing with cancer and want to work on your recovery, fitness and quality of life? Oncology physiotherapy at Fysico Rotterdam supports you before, during and after your medical treatment. Together we work on reducing your complaints, improving your load capacity and achieving lasting recovery.

What is oncology physiotherapy?

Oncology physiotherapy is a specialisation within physiotherapy focused on supporting people with cancer. Treatment is tailored to the complaints and limitations that can result from the disease itself or from treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Think of complaints such as:

  • Fatigue
  • Reduced fitness
  • Pain
  • Stiffness or restricted movement
  • Lymphoedema (fluid build-up in, for example, an arm or leg)
  • Tension or uncertainty

Our oncology physiotherapists understand what these treatments do to your body and guide you in a safe and responsible way.

When can oncology physiotherapy help you?

Oncology physiotherapy can help you at different stages of the illness:

  • Before treatment to build up your fitness
  • During treatment to reduce complaints such as fatigue
  • After treatment for recovery and rehabilitation

Therapy focuses on improving your load capacity, reducing complaints and supporting your daily functioning.

Guidance can also help you cope with fatigue and regain confidence in your body.

Results and recovery

We understand that cancer has a huge impact on your life. That's why personal attention is at the heart of our support.

Our aim is to support you in:

  • Improving your fitness
  • Reducing complaints
  • Regaining confidence in your body
  • Improving your quality of life

Together we work step by step on your recovery, in a way that suits you. This way we address not only your current complaints, but also lasting recovery and more freedom of movement in daily life.

How we work at Fysico Rotterdam

At Fysico Rotterdam we always start with an extensive intake and physical examination, in which we carefully map out your complaints and load capacity. Based on this, we draw up a personal treatment plan together.

Oncology physiotherapy treatment may include:

  • Medical exercise therapy and fitness training
  • Guidance in building fitness and strength
  • Oedema therapy (for lymphoedema)
  • Breathing exercises
  • Mobilisation and relaxation techniques
  • Advice on load and recovery

We tailor the treatment entirely to your situation, energy levels and goals. Our approach is:

  • Personal and goal-oriented
  • Focused on the cause of your complaints
  • Tailored to your body and load capacity

Frequently asked questions

Yes, treatment is fully adapted to your situation and load capacity.

Often already before or during your medical treatment, depending on your situation.

In many cases it is (partly) covered by your health insurance.

Do you have complaints or would you like to start oncology physiotherapy?

Do you have questions about your situation, or would you like to know what we can do for you? Feel free to contact us or book an appointment online straight away.

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Oncology physiotherapy in Rotterdam

Looking for an oncology physiotherapist in Rotterdam? At Fysico Rotterdam we offer specialised support and rehabilitation for people with cancer. Our treatments focus on improving your fitness, reducing complaints and supporting lasting recovery before, during and after your medical treatment. You are very welcome at our practice.