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The power of physical activity

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Minutes: 35

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Topic:

Patient Support, Side effects management
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

Allied Health Professional, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care Doctor (GP), Primary Care Nurse (Practice Nurse), Secondary Care Doctor, Secondary Care Nurse

Sarah Dewhurst, Physiotherapist and Service Lead, shares valuable insights on the significance of physical activity for prostate cancer patients in this enlightening session. Aimed at healthcare professionals, this session provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to optimise patient care through physical activity interventions.

Sarah begins by emphasising the critical importance of physical activity for men with prostate cancer. She explores how various treatments for prostate cancer can impact physical activity levels and overall health, underscoring the role of exercise in mitigating treatment-related side effects and improving quality of life.

Attendees will delve into the robust evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity in prostate cancer management. Sarah discusses how regular exercise can contribute to better treatment outcomes, enhanced physical function, and overall wellbeing for prostate cancer patients and addresses common questions and concerns about exercise and prostate cancer, providing evidence-based answers and guidance for implementation.

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to promote physical activity among prostate cancer patients, ultimately improving their health outcomes and quality of life. This session is essential for healthcare professionals across disciplines, including oncology, physiotherapy, and primary care, seeking to enhance patient care through tailored physical activity interventions.

Learning Objectives

By watching this session, you’ll:

  • Understand why being active is crucial for men with prostate cancer.
  • Explore how prostate cancer treatment affects physical activity and overall health.
  • Review the evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity in prostate cancer management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve outcomes through physical activity interventions.
  • Get answers to frequently asked questions about exercise and prostate cancer.

Please be aware this session was recorded on 03/2024 for Specialists Conference 2024. We review our webinar content every 2 years.

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Webinar Presenter

Sarah Dewhurst

Sarah Dewhurst (She/Her), Physiotherapist and Service Lead, Living with and Beyond Cancer, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Sarah is an experienced oncology physiotherapist with almost 14 years at the Royal Marsden Hospital, specialising in supporting men with prostate cancer. As the therapy lead for Living with and Beyond Cancer, she focuses on developing exercise services, leads the Trust’s Physical Activity Strategy, and has pioneered a network of UK-based physiotherapists in exercise oncology, alongside her role in the Physical Activity Clinical Champions Programme and contribution to the Prostate Cancer UK Clinical Advisory Board.

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