Physiotherapy at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

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Physiotherapist helping a patient

If you are having difficulty moving, our physiotherapists can help. Physiotherapists can help you improve your physical performance; prevent and manage pain; and increase your ability to reach your mobility goals. They can give you a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs to achieve your goals. To design a plan for you and then put it into action, physiotherapists:

Assess your ability to move
Give you information about your condition and ways to modify your activity
Show you how to maximize your mobility by giving you appropriate exercises or strategies to improve your breathing, strength and endurance
Connect you with community resources and/or rehabilitation institutions

If you are an inpatient at the Princess Margaret (staying at the hospital), your healthcare team can connect you with physiotherapy.

If you are an outpatient (not staying at the hospital), you can ask your healthcare team for a referral to the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program.

How to Access Physiotherapy Services

Please note that physiotherapy at the hospital is generally only available for in-patients. There is limited access to physiotherapy in certain outpatient clinic areas. Please speak to a member of your healthcare team to see if this service is available to you.

The list below can help you find physiotherapy in the community if you have had cancer:

There are many general exercise programs available for people with a history of cancer. Exercise is an important part of your treatment plan at any stage of the cancer journey. The following list contains programs which have been specifically designed for people with cancer:

Outpatient cancer exercise programs [PDF]

Disclaimer

The information on this page has been compiled as a guideline for people seeking cancer rehabilitation. These lists have been provided to help highlight some of the therapists and/or clinics who frequently see patients with a history of cancer, or have taken advanced training in this area. University Health Network does not endorse any particular therapist or clinic. It is the responsibility of the patient to select a therapist and to arrange any required payment.

https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/Education/Continuing_Education_Programs/Pages/continuing_education_programs.aspx

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Last reviewed: 11/11/2024

Last modified: 11/12/2024 4:48 AM

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