The rationale of preaching that movement is therapy for any person, in any stage of life, is because of the whole-body benefits. It is essential to uphold physical activity in any stage of life, but especially in recovery periods, to maintain motor skills and range of movement. This should not be taken on as a burden or extra medical appointment. The achievement is movement becoming better and stronger. 

With the invasive treatments (radiation, chemotherapy or surgery) associated with a cancer diagnosis, complications with muscle tissues and joints can limit functional mobility, negatively affecting your psychological wellbeing and overall quality of life. Regular exercise has been shown to manage depression, sleep disorders, and chronic fatigue, which can then promote your recovery and reignite your inner self. Movement releases endorphins (your feel-good chemical) to boost moods, elicit natural analgesics, manage fatigue to improve sleep, and drive you to stay well. 

Exercise naturally produces the most endorphins, as does being with people who support you. Endorphins get you well by blocking the perception of pain, so you can go further with your recovery. Engaging in activity promotes your physical and social quality of life to reduce anxiety and depression in patients . Conditioning your aerobic fitness and strength during treatment drastically improves side-effect outcomes. For example, for those experiencing lymphoedema, moving your body outside of MLD and laser therapy will encourage lymph fluid to stay in circulation for an antitumor effect. 

Our team wants to nurture healthy coping mechanisms, such as a customised home physiotherapy routine for you to maintain your recovery outside the oasis that is Leading Light Rehab.