The Move4Cancer program is designed to assist people managing the effects of cancer and cancer related treatments. Our accredited Exercise Physiologists aim to equip you with the requisite knowledge and practical skills to be able to rehabilitate, maintain or improve your overall physical and functional health. We design an individualised program which we monitor to make sure you are continually making progress and moving closer to your goals. All the exercises that are prescribed are mindful of each individual’s cancer-related treatment and experiences. In addition, we take health measures at commencement of the program and after the 8 weeks, to ensure safety and progression towards goals.
Benefits of Move4Cancer?
A combination of aerobic and resistance exercise is known to have multiple benefits to our physical and functional health. A quick list of positive outcomes of exercise are shown below!
Reduces Cancer-Related fatigue
Improves Physical function in Cancer Patients
Reduces side effects including pain and Nausea
Improves immune function during Chemotherapy
Increased Social Interaction
What Will You Learn In These Sessions?
Health measures recorded before and after program and what they mean.
Safety precautions when exercising. When to start and stop exercising.
How to manage the complications associated with cancer related treatments and side effects.
As well as receiving the latest information, you will learn practical skills to help manage your individual health throughout and following cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. You can expect to learn about lifestyle choices, medication interaction, risk factors and complications possible with cancer and physical activity. You’ll also be given the chance to meet and talk with other individuals with similar conditions.
At the completion of the program you will be given information in the form of a booklet to take home and refer to. The program focuses on group activities, however there will be opportunity for participants to speak to an Exercise Physiologist privately if required. Participation is not mandatory during these sessions however, they will be much more valuable if participants are interactive and share their opinions and experiences.
More About The Sessions:
· Program runs over 8 weeks, two sessions per week.
· Each session is delivered by an accredited Exercise Physiologist.
· Groups will have a maximum of 12 participants.
Testimonials
“The M4Cancer program designed by the Movement 4 Health Exercise Physiologists has helped me in all aspects of mobility, strength and mental recovery.
After the Move4Cancer program, I joined the M4Life program; designed for my specific needs in group and individual sessions, I continued to improve my strength, and mobility further.
Pilates and M4Health exercise are helping me with balance, coordination.
Thanks to this professional and friendly team I am stronger, healthy and move better.
I highly recommend M4H.”
Jane M
“I joined Movement 4 Health in November 2020, initially as part of their Move 4 Cancer program (recommended by the Icon Cancer Centre ) I received a plan which was personalised to my own needs based on my health for fitness and recovery. This has been reviewed regularly at my one-on-one appointments, and I’m getting stronger every month.
I completed the program, and then joined up as a member. The whole team treat you with care and respect, and there’s always a friendly face to help you through your program.
I never thought I’d be comfortable in a gym setting, I’ve started going to the gym at 50, but I can honestly say the ongoing motivation and friendly support is why I stay.
I highly recommend Movement 4 Health if you’re looking for an Exercise Physiologist.”
Claire N
