What does oncological physical therapy consist of?
Physical therapy in oncology is a specialty within physical therapy that is responsible for treating patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.
The main goal of physical therapy in this field is to improve the quality of life of patients, reduce the side effects of cancer treatments and aid in physical and emotional recovery.
Cancer patients may experience a number of physical problems due to the disease and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery, among others.
Our oncology physical therapists design sessions to restore mobility and elasticity of tissues, addressing skin problems, scars, joints, muscles, pain, sensitivity, posture and fatigue.
When is it advisable to receive oncological physical therapy?
Oncological physiotherapy is recommended for any cancer patient, regardless of the type of cancer, who experiences symptoms derived from the side effects of the treatments and the disease itself.
Although we especially recommend its benefits to people with breast, uterine, ovarian, prostate, colon, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, sarcomas and melanomas.
This specialized physiotherapy is essential for those patients who, after surgery, present affectation in the lymph nodes, due to their higher risk of developing lymphedema.
What does oncology physical therapy do?
The physiotherapy in oncology plays a crucial role in the comprehensive care of cancer patients, helping them to improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of treatments and promote their physical and emotional recovery.The most common sequelae treated by our oncological physiotherapists in Málaga are:
Treatments by our oncology physiotherapists
The physiotherapy in oncology uses a variety of techniques and treatments to address these symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.
Some of the most commonly used techniques include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy or self-care education, among others.
Lymphedema treatment
Among the most common sequelae of the oncologic process is lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph, due to the removal or damage of lymph nodes during cancer treatment.
To treat lymphedema we perform manual lymphatic drainage, multilayer bandaging, compression garments and other specific exercises.
Scar treatment
The treatment of postoperative scars helps to reduce pain, reduce edema, minimize hematoma and prevent complications such as adhesions or seromas.
Physical exercise for people with cancer
Physical exercise offers multiple benefits for oncology patients, supported by a solid scientific evidence base.
These benefits encompass physical, psychological and social aspects, contributing significantly to improved quality of life, patient survival and recurrence.
Geriatric physiotherapy at home in Malaga
Active life doesn’t stop at 65.
With physical therapy, we improve agility and mobility to strengthen health.
Trauma physiotherapy in Malaga
Our goal is to maintain the autonomy and safety of our patients both at home and away.
Neurological physiotherapy in Malaga
We help restore agility and security in walking, restoring freedom of movement.
Active physiotherapy in Malaga
We facilitate optimal recovery of movement with personalized therapies, offering safety and confidence to our patients.
Complementary therapies Malaga
With proper treatment, we can reduce weakness and fatigue, regain confidence in every step and reduce the risk of falls.
It has professional oncology physiotherapists
In addition to treating physical symptoms, our oncology physiotherapists oncology physical therapists will help patients regain confidence in their body, maintain mobility and functional independence, improve posture and breathing, and reduce stress and anxiety associated with the disease.It is important to note that physiotherapy in oncology should be performed by a specialized oncology physiotherapist. and experienced in the treatment of cancer patients.
These professionals work closely with the medical team to design a personalized treatment plan tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Improving your quality of life before and after treatment
We bring the therapy to your own home, without having to wait at the clinic. Our home physiotherapists travel almost all over Málaga (La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria, Benagalbón, Torre de Benagalbon, Benajarafe, Chilches, Almayate, Torre del Mar, Vélez Málaga, Algarrobo and Torrox).
Meet our team of physiotherapists at home in Malaga
Our goal is your health in your own home
Gonzalo Igueño Cortés
Graduated in Physical Education, Hearing and Language and Physiotherapy from the University of Malaga.
With membership number 6615 by the Illustrious College of Physiotherapists of Andalusia, he specializes in child and adult neurology, dry needling in neurological and muscular injuries, musculoskeletal pathologies, aquatic, geriatric and oncological physiotherapy, yoga and therapeutic pilates.
Juan Fran Parejo
Diploma in Physiotherapy in 2005 in Madrid.
He is a member number 3053 of the Illustrious College of Physiotherapists of Andalusia and is specialized in musculoskeletal pathologies, traumatology, geriatrics and chronic pain education.
In addition, he has experience in the treatment of patients with neurological and oncological conditions.
Yves Lenfant
Graduated in Physiotherapy in 2013 from the University of Malaga.
With membership number 5644 by the Illustrious College of Physiotherapists of Andalusia, he specializes in musculoskeletal injuries, traumatology, neurology, geriatrics, sports injuries, chronic pain, oncology…
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