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Aerobic exercise may be the key to sticking with hormone therapy for 10 years
Women or men with hormone positive breast cancer, that is breast cancer which uses hormones to grow, are often recommended to go on hormone therapy for ten years. This has the goal to shut down the production of these hormones that are the lifeline for the cancer. Whilst it is amazing to have this treatment option, the side effects can often be quite debilitating for people and have a negative impact on quality of life. Side effects of hormone therapy may include Joint painBone painMuscle painWeight gainHot flushesLoss of libidoVaginal dryness What can we do about these side effects? Recent research has shown that aerobic exercise has a positive impact on the side effects mentioned above. As you exercise, your muscles move and this creates an increase in endorphins released in the body. This has been shown to have an analgesic effect on the body and also reduce joint and muscle pain. You will notice that your body will become more conditioned and therefore more efficient with daily tasks such as carrying the groceries or climbing a flight of stairs. An increase in aerobic exercise will also help with weight loss or preventing weight gain, which can be a concern of people going on this medication. Interestingly, your expectations can also affect the level of side effects experienced. Research found that women with negative expectations had worse side effects and a lower reported quality of life two years after commencing the medication. These patients also had a poorer adherence to their medication. How much aerobic exercise should you be doing? The World Health Organisation recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75 minutes of high intensity (vigorous) exercise plus two muscle strengthening sessions per week. The key is to pick something that you enjoy such as cycling, swimming, hiking, aerobics or jogging and aim to get to 60-70% of your maximal heart rate, based on your age. It is important to see a skilled cancer rehabilitation physiotherapist or exercise physiologist to help guide you with your exercise. Such therapists have knowledge of the changes your body is experiencing during treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation and any surgery you may be having. Whilst the idea of being on hormone therapy for ten years may be frustrating for some people, there are options out there to reduce the side effects and research shows that people who take the medication have a significant decreased chance of breast cancer recurrence. To book an appointment with InnerStrength’s Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Luci Minogue please click here or call us on 8555 4099. Written by Luci Minogue, Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist
Read MorePaediatric Physiotherapy – Physio for little humans
Paediatric physiotherapy primarily comprises of exercises and techniques that help aid in the physical development of an infant through to adolescence. As a paediatric physiotherapist our main aim would be to ensure the achievement of the gross motor milestones and if not, then achieving the maximum out of a child to ensure independence and participation in their day to day…
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At InnerStrength of Bayside, we are a premier physiotherapy clinic with state of the art facilities and a large service offering. We specialise in Physio-led Exercise, drawing on the Clinical Pilates method, cancer rehabilitation (Pinc and Steel), joint mobilisation, massage, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Our friendly staff remains committed to providing clients and the wider community with industry-leading physiotherapy services. About…
Read MoreDo you get a sore lower back with a lot of end range back extension and rotation?
Do you play sport that involves a lot of end of range back extension with rotation? Such sports may include cricket fast bowling, tennis, gymnastics or ballet. These extreme positions can make you more susceptible to an increase in bone stress in your lower back, which if left unmanaged can lead to a stress fracture. This bone stress is referred…
Read MorePhysio-led Exercise Improves Bone Density!
Osteoporosis or ‘porous bones’ is a disorder in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. It is often termed the ‘silent pathology’, as a person may not be aware they have it until a bone breaks. Breaks, or fractures, are most commonly seen in the thoracic spine (middle of your back), hip or wrist. Osteoporosis is more common…
Read MoreCan I exercise while I’m pregnant?
Exercise is very beneficial during pregnancy and can actually help to prepare you for labour and prevent complications. It is perfectly safe to exercise during pregnancy, as long as activities are performed at an appropriate level for you and your body. Please note, if you have been given restrictions by a health care professional regarding exercise, it is important to…
Read MorePain at the side of your hip?
Is the side of your hip painful? The gluteals are a group of muscles which form the shape of your buttocks. Gluteal tendinopathy is the most common cause of pain at the side of your hip. This is an irritation of the tendon, which attaches the gluteal muscles to the hip and is often a result of overuse. But don’t…
Read MoreDo you experience plantar heel pain? What do you need to know?
Plantar heel pain (PHP), which describes pain in or around your heel, is one of the most common sporting injuries these days. You may have heard it being referred to as plantar fasciitis, however, research found that it is not really an inflammatory condition and the term has been changed to either plantar heel pain or plantar fasciopathy. There are…
Read MoreHow is sitting affecting your health?
Many of us have jobs that require us to sit at our desks for a prolonged period of time, fixated on the work at hand. Sitting for an extended period of time can increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It also can cause back pain and one’s metabolism to slow down, affecting the break down…
Read MoreWe are hiring a full or part time Physio – Apply now!!
At InnerStrength of Bayside, we are a premier physiotherapy clinic with state of the art facilities and a large service offering. We specialise in Physio-led Exercise, drawing on the Clinical Pilates method, cancer rehabilitation (Pinc and Steel), joint mobilisation, massage, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Our friendly staff remains committed to providing clients and the wider community with industry-leading physiotherapy services. About…
Read MoreWhy am I only moving the left or right side of my body in my Group Physio sessions?
Do you ever feel ‘lop sided’ or ‘out of whack’? Are the majority of your current and/or past injuries on one side of your body? Injuries mainly on one side of the body is something that we often hear our physiotherapy patients complain of. Physio-led Exercise or Clinical Pilates has moved away from treating isolated structures as we have found…
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