Princess Margaret Hospital offers physiotherapy for cancer in Windsor and the wider area. We have several services with specialist physiotherapists that may help with symptoms during or after your cancer treatment. These include:
This can be used for pain control, nausea and vomiting, nerve changes due to chemotherapy (peripheral neuropathy), hot flushes, fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety and mood changes.
Traditional Chinese belief is that energy flows freely throughout the body, via channels. When there is a problem the energy stagnates. Stimulation by acupuncture, at various points, helps to restore the healthy flow of energy in the body.
Modern science has shown that acupuncture stimulates the brain to produce natural pain relieving chemicals (endorphins). These assist the body to heal itself and give pain relief.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into the body. These are sterile and disposable, ensuring strict hygiene practice. The needle insertion may feel like a mild pinprick and should only give temporary discomfort, The number of needles used will vary and may be left in place for up to 20 minutes or more. It can sometimes take 3-4 treatments to produce a noticeable benefit.
This can be particularly useful following breast surgery and reconstruction surgery, allowing freedom of movement of the soft tissue and release of joint restriction. This may include hands-on techniques to release soft tissue tightness, and exercises to continue with at home.
Advice on pacing and managing breathing problems.
Advice and treatment for cancer-related fatigue, appropriate levels of exercise and help in setting achievable goals.
One-to-one sessions are available to improve mobility and balance to allow a return to exercise.
Research has shown that exercise improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle mass and strength, bone density, fatigue and sleep at all stages of the cancer pathway. There is strong evidence that exercise reduces anxiety, depressive symptoms and improves health-related quality of life in Cancer survivors. Exercise is beneficial prior to treatment, during treatment and after treatment. Exercise can also help to reduce your risk of lymphoedema.
At the initial assessment, your physiotherapist will take a history of your current problems and past medical history, and discuss your goals and expectations.
They will then explain the treatment options available to you, including the potential risks and benefits, to allow you to make an informed decision regarding your care. Due to contraindications for certain treatments, not all options may be available to all patients. The reasons for this will be explained to you.
Physiotherapists work as part of the multidisciplinary team including oncology consultants, nurses and GPs. They are bound by professional Codes of Conduct and Practice. Physiotherapists are able to offer a wide range of different treatments to help to manage your condition and symptoms successfully.
In conjunction with physiotherapy, you may want to speak to your consultant or specialist nurse to discuss other treatment options available to manage your symptoms.
You can get referred to physiotherapy through your GP or Consultant and utilise your insurance cover for physiotherapy services.
We also accept self-referrals for Physiotherapy.
Our self-pay prices are as below:
Self Pay Physio Initial Assessment (up to 45 mins) £70
Self pay Physio Follow up (up to 30 mins) £57
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