Cancer

Your first thought is probably “how can physical therapy possibly help someone suffering from cancer?” The surprising answer is that physical therapy has the ability to significantly assist those battling with cancer in a variety of fashions. Physical Therapy can help everything from the effects of nausea and vomiting to improving your chances of survival following the diagnosis of cancer. While these claims may seem surprising, there is a significant amount of research to support these statements.

  • Research: In a study of 933 breast cancer patients, it was shown that moderate intensity physical activity reduced the risk for death by 67% in women who remained active for two years after diagnosis. (Journal kept clinical Oncology, 2008)
  • Research: Regular vigorous exercise can slow the progression of prostate cancer. (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2005)
  • Research: Regular, moderately intensive cardiovascular exercise may reduce the fatigue and nausea associated with chemotherapy treatment in women with breast cancer. (Oncology Nursing Society, 2007)
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