A life-changing cancer program delivered by experienced oncology exercise physiologists. Maximise function by getting the right support during and following cancer treatment.
This program has been specifically designed to provide the right support during and following clients' cancer treatment. It is safe, effective, fun and enjoyable with a focus on quality of life, daily activity performance, and work when health permits.
SUITABILITY
- Suitable for all types of cancer, including but not limited to: breast, prostate, bowel and colorectal, gynaecologic (endometrial, uterus, cervical, ovarian), hematologic (leukemia, myeloma, blood and bone), brain and nervous system, oesophageal, liver, stomach, kidney, head and neck, bladder, and lung cancers.
- Suitable both during and following cancer treatment.
- Contraindications and precautions are screened and assessed.
HOW IT WORKS
THE FIRST SESSION
- Your oncology exercise physiologist gains an understanding of your cancer journey and health goals, before developing a program together to improve health.
THE PROGRAM
- The effects of cancer treatment on each individual are assessed and accommodated with symptom-titrated adjustments and progressions.
- Sessions are all individualised, supervised, and provided one-on-one, or can include a friend or group exercise if preferred.
EMPOWERMENT
- You are empowered to complete your program outside of supervised sessions, using the EXPHYS app, and involving friends and family.
- We ensure collaboration with other members of your support and healthcare team.
DURATION & DELIVERY
Flexible and convenient delivery methods.
The program is three months in duration, with instances where it may be shorter or longer and generally involves weekly or fortnightly appointments.
Appointments are half-hour to one-hour and will work around your other health and medical commitments.
The program is delivered face-to-face or via telehealth. We come to you for face-to-face sessions at a location that is convenient and comfortable for you. This could be at home, outdoors, in a park, hospital, gymnasium, or pool.
EXPHYS can also organise exercise facility memberships and supply exercise equipment.
RESULTS
Results are conference presented and published* and demonstrate increased strength and stamina, improved mental wellbeing, fatigue, life and work performance.
* 4th Victorian Cancer Survivorship Conference, Australia.
Results are conference presented and published* and demonstrate increased strength and stamina, improved mental wellbeing, fatigue, life and work performance.
* 4th Victorian Cancer Survivorship Conference, Australia.
STRENGTH & STAMINA
105% increase in strength.
52% increase in stamina.
MENTAL WELLBEING
Depression: mild severity to normal.
Anxiety: moderate severity to normal.
Stress: mild severity to normal.
FATIGUE
38% decrease in mental fatigue.
35% decrease in physical fatigue.
DAILY ACTIVITIES & WORK
128% improvement in daily activity performance.
Increased work hours from 4 to 19 hours per week.