ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES FOR CANCER CARE - PHYSIOTHERAPY

At the COUCH Wellness Centre in Cairns, clients have access to a Physiotherapist who will provide specialist advice and treatments to reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility and work towards improving quality of life for people living with cancer.  

Physiotherapy can assist the body with recovery from surgery through building strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. The COUCH Wellness Centre Physiotherapist can work with you and your cancer care team to help you manage your health and wellbeing following your cancer diagnosis, during treatment and in recovery or palliation.  

Some of the major issues related to cancer and cancer treatments that a Physiotherapist is qualified to assist with include: 

Appointments can be Medicare and Department of Veterans Affairs eligible and your private health fund may also offer reimbursement.