CANCER REHABILITATION
Cancer & Exercise Rehabilitation
What Do We Treat? | Osteopathy in Stamford Brk
The literature supports that exercise improves treatment outcomes: reduces fatigue and improves mood, help to decrease chances of re-occurence, helps to restore range of motion, improve bone density, improve your cardiovascular capacity altered by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, improve and reduce the risk of lymphoma.
Exercise is now recognised as an essential part of cancer care. Research shows that regular, tailored exercise can help improve treatment outcomes, reduce cancer-related fatigue, improve mood and wellbeing, restore strength and mobility, maintain bone density, and improve cardiovascular fitness, which can be affected by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Exercise has also been associated with improved quality of life and, for some cancers, a lower risk of recurrence.
At Fit & Flex Osteopathy, we support you throughout every stage of your cancer journey—from diagnosis, through treatment, and into recovery. Our Cancer & Exercise Rehabilitation programme provides a safe, welcoming environment where exercise is carefully adapted to complement your medical treatment. Our boutique studio is limited to just four clients at a time, ensuring privacy, personalised attention and a calm space to focus on your rehabilitation.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy or immunotherapy, or are recovering after treatment, we tailor every programme to your individual needs. Each session is designed around your symptoms, treatment stage and personal goals, helping you regain confidence, strength and independence safely.
We work collaboratively with your oncology team and other healthcare professionals to ensure your rehabilitation is appropriate and evidence-based. Through our close relationship with Maggie's, we can also signpost you to specialist psychological, emotional and practical support whenever you need it.
Our goal is to help you move beyond the challenges of cancer with expert guidance, compassionate care and personalised rehabilitation.
t Fit & Flex Osteopathy, we provide expert osteopathy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation tailored to your needs. Our West London clinic supports patients from Chiswick, Hammersmith, Ravenscourt Park, Stamford Brook, Brook Green and Shepherd’s Bush, helping relieve pain, improve mobility and restore long-term wellbeing. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain or improving performance, our team is here to help.
Your Rehabilitation Journey
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Free Consultation
We begin with a 30-minute consultation to understand:
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Your diagnosis
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Your medical history
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Your current stage of treatment, including any medication
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Your lifestyle and activity levels
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Your personal goals
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Assess
We carry out a comprehensive assessment to understand your current physical abilities and any limitations.
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This includes:
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Functional movement assessment
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Current fitness level
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Fatigue levels
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Mobility and range of motion
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Treatment-related considerations, such as a PICC line, port, recent surgery or a temporary or permanent stoma
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Personalised Rehabilitation Programme
Using the information gathered during your consultation and assessment, we create a personalised exercise programme tailored to your current stage of treatment and recovery.
Whether you are preparing for surgery (prehabilitation), undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy or immunotherapy, or recovering after treatment, every session is adapted to your individual needs.
Sessions are available in 30- or 45-minute formats, depending on your energy levels and fatigue. With your consent, we work closely with your medical team, monitor your progress and adjust your programme whenever necessary to ensure your rehabilitation remains safe and effective.
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Medical Clearance
Before beginning your exercise programme, we obtain medical clearance from your oncology team, consultant or GP (when required) to ensure it is safe for you to exercise.
Once clearance has been received, we are ready to begin your rehabilitation.
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Returning to Everyday Life or Sport
As your recovery progresses, we help you restore strength, mobility, cardiovascular fitness and confidence.
Whether your goal is to return to everyday activities, enjoy exercise again or safely return to sport, we continue to adapt your programme to help you achieve your goals.
With our background in sports rehabilitation, we are also experienced in supporting recreational and competitive athletes returning to performance.
If you join us after completing your treatment, we simply begin with Steps 1–4 and create a rehabilitation programme based on your current needs.