October is Breast cancer awareness month! 

Being told “you have cancer” can leave you feeling shocked, anxious, upset or confused. At any stage after a cancer diagnosis you may experience a range of emotions such as disbelief, anger and fear. These can be seen as a form  of grief and can leave you not knowing where to turn for help and guidance.

It is important to keep the lines of communication open with your doctors and health professionals. At The Physio Clinic physios have completed additional training in supporting people affected by cancer. We will assess each patient individually and work with you to create a rehabilitation program to suit your particular stage of recovery. Our focus is on individual needs.

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The month of September is Cancer Rehab Awareness week and Gynaecological Awareness month.

Natalie Bukojemski, our Senior physiotherapist at Blackwood is trained and qualified to help anyone seeking cancer rehab. Here at The Physio Clinic we have a team of physiotherapist’s who have done extra training in treating people after a Cancer diagnoses – Alistair Hayes and Lauren Swan.

We are here to support people and guide them through the steps to physical recovery, help people build strength and hope. If you or any of your loved ones are affected by cancer please reach out and call us on 08 8342 1233 and our friendly staff can book you in with one of our qualified physiotherapists.

What is PEC?

Our physio led exercises classes combine the benefits of mat and machine Pilates with gym-based equipment to provide optimal outcomes for all rehabilitation and fitness goals. 

We offer 1:1 or small class options, supervised by physiotherapists who will correct technique and ensure your exercises are progressed appropriately so you’re challenged in a safe way.

Who can participate? 

Everyone is welcome to join our physio exercise classes. We welcome those who require rehabilitation following injury or pre or post-operatively, pre/postnatal women, as well as those who just want to improve their general strength, flexibility and fitness.

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So you’ve had a scan and there is a lengthy list of reported findings, but what does this actually mean for you?

Okay, some stats to begin..

Some recent studies investigating pain-free people across the life-span found that indeed signs of degeneration or pathology were seen in a considerable number of these subjects. 

For example of these pain-free subjects:

• 62% had knee cartilage lesions & 48% had meniscus lesions
• 87.6% had disc bulges in the cervical spine (neck)
• Evidence of disc degeneration in the lumbar spine (low back) was seen at roughly 20% greater than the given age group starting from the 20’s with 37%, 30’s with 52%, 40’s with 68% then a steep increase from the 5th decade with signs in 80% up to 96% in the 8th decade.
• Evidence of disc bulges & facet joint degeneration in the lumbar spine also had similar patterns seen at roughly 10% greater than the given age group starting from the 20’s (i.e. 30% in the 20’s etc).

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