Oncological complaints

Cancer and its treatment can affect your fitness, strength and day-to-day functioning. Exercise can help you stay as fit as possible, but what is achievable varies from person to person and depending on the stage of treatment.

Support tailored to your situation

At FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen, we discuss your symptoms, your goals and the advice given by your treating doctor. We assess which form of support is appropriate at our practice and when specialist care or a referral is required. An exercise programme may focus on:

  • Maintaining or building up fitness and muscle strength
  • Balancing activity and rest when feeling tired
  • Practising the everyday activities that are important to you
A physiotherapist is helping a client with an exercise on a piece of fitness equipment.

Your needs and preferences are our priority. Together, we’ll discuss which support best suits your medical treatment and daily life. Are you unable to come to the practice? Ask about the options for home-based physiotherapy.

Consultation using a tablet at FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen

What can you expect from the support?

The effects of exercise vary from person to person. We tailor the exercises and rest periods to your abilities and adapt the programme to reflect any changes in your treatment or symptoms. Do not push yourself too hard. Please also discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your treating doctor or nurse specialist.

Exercise can help improve fitness, muscle strength and reduce fatigue, but it is not a substitute for cancer treatment.

What sort of symptoms can you discuss?

Please tell us how the illness or treatment is affecting you. Some examples are given below. Not every symptom can be treated with physiotherapy; if necessary, we will refer you to your doctor or a suitable healthcare professional.

  • Rigid scar tissue
  • Condition loss
  • Tension complaints
  • Pain
  • Skin changes
  • Fatigue
  • Moisture deposits

APPOINTMENTS AND CONTACT DETAILS

An appointment at FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen

Do you have any questions about support for cancer-related symptoms, or would you like to make an appointment? Please get in touch with our team or use the online booking tool.

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Call 085 5000 333

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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT

Frequently asked questions about cancer-related symptoms

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Can I keep exercising whilst undergoing cancer treatment?

What is feasible varies from person to person and depending on the stage of your treatment. We tailor your exercise and rest regime to your capabilities and the advice of your treating doctor. Please also discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your doctor or nurse specialist.

How can physiotherapy help with cancer-related symptoms?

The support we provide can focus on fitness, muscle strength and everyday activities. We assess what support is appropriate at our practice and when specialist care is required. Exercise is not a substitute for cancer treatment.

What happens during the first appointment?

We will discuss your symptoms, your daily activities and what you would like to be able to do again. The physiotherapist will assess your movement and discuss with you what kind of treatment is appropriate. Please bring any relevant information from your treating doctor.

Who will be looking after me at FRISKFYSIO?

A physiotherapist from our team will discuss with you which support is best suited to your situation. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss in advance which appointment would be suitable.

What exercises will I be given to do at home?

You will receive your home exercise programme via our own FRISK App. There you can view your own exercise programme. Your physiotherapist will discuss with you which exercises you will be doing and how to perform them.

What else can I do with the FRISK App?

As well as your own exercise programme, you can use the FRISK App book, change or cancel appointments. You’ll also find information about our team, our areas of specialism, information on medical conditions, the latest news, our online shop and contact details.

Where can I find information about fees and reimbursement?

Take a look at our page rates and fees. Whether your insurance covers the costs, and if so, how much, depends on your policy and your circumstances. Please check this with your health insurer.