Relieve Your Fatigue After Your Cancer Care
Thanks to advances in cancer treatment, survivorship rates have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, for many people, there are challenges that present themselves both during treatment and after the cancer battle has been won.
These challenges can be a result of the cancer itself or from the treatment. One of the side effects of cancer treatment both during cancer care and after is fatigue, especially for patients that have had to go through chemotherapy. However, at Partners in Physical Therapy, we truly believe that empowering the patient with knowledge is one key to appropriately managing and even eliminating these challenges.
If you have been noticing fatigue after your cancer care, we can help. Contact our Lake Charles physical therapy practice today to learn more about how our services can benefit you.
You don’t have to live with fatigue – let help you understand what the challenges are so that you can become an active participant in your medical care!
Did you know exercise could help with fatigue?
At Partners in Physical Therapy, we understand that the LAST thing that you may want to think about is exercise due to your extreme fatigue. BUT it is worth considering.
Exercise has been proven to improve chemo uptake, as well as help in the recovery after a dosage. Additionally, exercise has also been proven to decrease your side effects in both the short and long term. Your fatigue will actually improve with a skillfully designed exercise program!
In fact, as stated by the American Cancer Society,
“Research studies have shown that physical activity during and after cancer treatment can decrease fatigue. Your health care team can refer you to exercise specialists (physical therapist, physical medicine, rehabilitation specialist) to help you with a safe exercise plan that can be modified to your condition. Yoga has helped improve sleep for some people with different types of cancer who are going through treatment.”
Begin a treatment plan to relieve your fatigue today
If you have been living with fatigue after cancer treatments, don’t hesitate to contact Partners in Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation with one of our Lake Charles physical therapists.
