PINC Cancer Rehabilitation
Rebuild strength. Regain confidence. Move forward.
PINC Cancer Rehabilitation is a structured physiotherapy and exercise program designed to support women through recovery from cancer and cancer treatment.
Movement For Life Physiotherapy is the only PINC Cancer Rehabilitation provider in the Top End.
What is PINC Cancer Rehabilitation?
PINC Cancer Rehabilitation is a specialised program for women recovering from any type of cancer or cancer treatment.
The program combines physiotherapy, personalised exercise, education and connection to help you rebuild physical capacity and confidence. Your program is tailored to your cancer treatment, current health, physical capacity and personal goals.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing the effects of ongoing treatment or rebuilding your fitness afterwards, PINC can help you take the next step in your recovery.
How can PINC help?
Cancer and its treatment can affect your body in many ways. PINC uses exercise and physiotherapy to help you address these changes and work towards the things that matter to you.
PINC can help you:
- Rebuild strength and physical fitness
- Manage cancer-related and treatment-related fatigue
- Improve mobility, balance and physical function
- Maintain muscle and bone health
- Support lymphoedema prevention and management where appropriate
- Rebuild confidence in your body and movement
- Return to exercise and everyday activities
- Work towards personal goals that may have felt out of reach during treatment
What happens during PINC?
Every PINC program begins with an individual physiotherapy assessment. We'll talk about your cancer treatment, how you're feeling, your current activity levels and what you'd like to achieve.
Your physiotherapist will assess your strength, mobility, fitness and functional capacity before developing an exercise and rehabilitation program specifically for you.
Sessions may include:
- Strength and resistance exercises
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Balance and functional exercises
- Mobility and movement
- Education about exercise and recovery
- Strategies to help manage fatigue and other treatment-related changes
Your program progresses as your strength, fitness and confidence improve.
Is PINC right for me?
PINC is designed for women recovering from any type of cancer surgery or cancer treatment.
You don't need to be an experienced exerciser. Your program is adjusted to your starting point, whether you're returning to exercise after treatment, managing ongoing fatigue or simply wanting to rebuild your strength and confidence.
PINC can support you during different stages of treatment and recovery, with your program adapted as your needs change.
Your PINC physiotherapist
Meagan Colsey - PINC Physiotherapist
Meagan combines physiotherapy, exercise prescription and education to help women rebuild physical capacity and confidence following cancer treatment.
She'll work with you to understand your treatment history, current challenges and goals, then develop a rehabilitation program that progresses with you.
Why exercise matters after cancer
Exercise is an important part of cancer rehabilitation. Appropriate exercise can help people maintain or rebuild strength and fitness, manage fatigue, improve physical function and support quality of life.
However, cancer treatment can change how your body responds to exercise. That's why exercise should be appropriately assessed, prescribed and progressed around your treatment, symptoms, health and goals.
Your PINC physiotherapist will help you understand what exercise is appropriate for you and progressively build your capacity.
Why choose PINC Cancer Rehabilitation
PINC brings together physiotherapy, exercise, education and connection in one structured rehabilitation program.
Rather than simply giving you an exercise sheet, your physiotherapist works with you to understand where you are now, what you've been through and where you want to go next.
Your program is:
- Individualised — built around your treatment, health, physical capacity and goals.
- Progressive — exercise develops as your strength, fitness and confidence improve.
- Supported — you have a physiotherapist guiding you through the process.
- Goal-focused — the aim is to help you get back to the activities and life you want to enjoy.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're interested in PINC Cancer Rehabilitation, register your interest and we'll contact you to discuss the program, answer your questions and arrange the next step.
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What happens after I register?
Once you register your interest, we'll contact you to discuss PINC and answer any questions you have.
If PINC is appropriate for you, we'll arrange your initial assessment with Meagan. Your first appointment gives you the opportunity to discuss your cancer treatment and recovery, establish your goals and develop your personalised rehabilitation plan.
Prefer to speak to us?
If you'd like to discuss your rehabilitation needs or aren't sure whether PINC is right for you, you can book an initial physiotherapy assessment or contact our team.
Your PINC journey
1. Talk to us
Register your interest or contact our team to discuss whether PINC is right for you.
2. Initial Assessment
Meet with your PINC physiotherapist to discuss your treatment, current health, activity and goals.
3. Start your program
Begin a personalised exercise and rehabilitation program designed around your needs.
4. Build your capacity
Progress your strength, fitness, mobility and confidence with ongoing physiotherapy support.
5. Keep moving forwards
Continue building the physical capacity and confidence you need for the life you want to lead.
