Quality Care Oncology Physio

14/10/2021

I join my colleagues to I’m proud of my wonderful profession and the impact we make to the lives of our patients. Let’s continue to and with each other and the wider workforce

22/09/2021

Raising awareness of the role of physical activity in maintaining a health life

15/09/2021

✨ I have been fortunate to be working as a therapist from the young age of 18 and working with clients to reach their full potential is my ultimate goal

✨ Receiving such positive and unexpected feedback inspires me

✨ Everyone diagnosed with cancer should have access to rehabilitation at any stage

✨ A holistic and multi-professional approach to treatment improves quality of life

✨ Thank you AG for such incredible feedback

11/09/2021

✨I’m delighted to have completed Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork Certification course to become an accredited ScarWork therapist

✨This course was brilliantly delivered by

✨According to cancer research UK 45% of all cancer patients have surgery to remove their tumour

✨Not enough patients are given advice on scar management yet scaring and adhesions can have long term consequences

✨ScarWork is a gentle manual therapy with techniques which improve tissue damage such as scarring, fibrosis and adhesions caused by surgery

✨ScarWork can help to promote scar healing, mobilise scar tissue, improve sensation and the texture of the scar. It can have a positive psychological effect relating to body image

✨To find out if ScarWork can benefit you book a consultation.
QualityCare Oncology Physio www.oncologyphysio.com

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25/08/2021

21/08/2021

Pilates - an alternative exercise on a rainy day.
💥 It is low impact and so reduced risk of injury

💥 It is suitable for all ages

💥 It helps to develop strength, flexibility, balance and good posture

💥 Pilates may improve your pain, your mental health and well-being

30/07/2021

✏️ Peripherial neuropathy is caused when chemotherapy damages the peripheral nerve cells and fibres
✏️ Agents include platinums, taxanes - paclitaxel and docetaxel or vinca-alkyloid
✏️Neuropathy can be painful and debilitating affecting quality of life
✏️ Recovery can take months and in some cases even years
✏️ Early referral to physio can help along with the wider team

22/07/2021

15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every day.

Sarcoma can affect any part of the body.

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare scarcoma of the soft tissues such as muscles, tendons or cartilage. It is more common in teenagers than in adults.

Recognise the signs of scarcoma
A lump or swelling that is:
- Getting bigger
- Bigger than 5cm
- Painful and tender

Sarcoma UK

21/07/2021

🌟 Cancer patients should be seen by a specialist physiotherapist.

🌟 They should have the option to be seen face to face.

🌟But virtual appointments can provide protection for those immune compromised and deliver effective care.

🌟Quality CaRE gives the option of both face to face and virtual appointments.

14/10/2020

Celebrating AHPs Day 2020

The day has finally arrived: it's AHPs Day! A day to celebrate and appreciate our 14 awesome professions, to continue to inspire each other, and to connect with one another. We hope you've enjoyed reading some of the appreciation comments we've shared for each of our professions: these were but a few of those that we've seen since starting this page, and we are so proud of our AHP family!

What this page has also proven over the past 6 months, with all the amazing AHP achievements we've shared, is that EVERY day should be AHPs day! Can't wait to see how you're all celebrating!

08/09/2020

Celebrating world Physical Therapy Day. Proud to be a physio

https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2020-09-08-world-physical-therapy-day-championing-physiotherapy-media?fbclid=IwAR3yaLLKFmaYMQrGwfSiyX93E9bLUEFZFyxB3i6XSBefsUI3UpdVoLWz2_w

Since the emergence of Covid-19 in the UK, media interest in physiotherapy has sharply increased. This has enabled the CSP to raise the profile of the profession with the general public and stakeholders, and to publicise key strategic issues.

24/06/2020

We’re excited that these arrived today. Now to plan the next step in our marketing strategy.

24/06/2020

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guides patient on the road to recovery following COVID 19.

https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2020-06-24-csp-launches-short-film-guide-covid-19-patients-road-recovery

Getting adequate rest is vital for people recovering from Covid-19, but too much rest can slow recovery down, weaken muscles and make injuries more likely.

13/06/2020

Relaxing enjoying the lovely weather whilst working on my marketing.