LIVING, THINKING + BEING DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS HAVING TREATMENT FOR CANCER? Or maybe you know someone who has just finished treatment? Either way, you’ll appreciate that improving the quality of life and sense of wellbeing is a vital part of recovery. There is a range of programmes designed specifically to achieve that, suitable at any stage during or after treatment, and run by certified Cancer Rehab Physiotherapists. The great news is that you could be funded by PINC & STEEL cancer rehabilitation Trust to join a programme. PINC helps women maximise recovery, regain physical and emotional strength, and improve body confidence, while STEEL helps men maximise recovery, regain physical strength, stamina and incorporate exercise into their lifestyle, helping with mental attitude. Zee Sharif from Return to Form Physiotherapy, is a certified PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehab Physiotherapist and provides a full range of services designed to care, support and guide men and women through every stage of their treatment and recovery. Zee also offers NEXT STEPS, a group exercise programme for women who have finished their main cancer treatment and want to take the next steps on their road to recovery. The programme combines the best pilates, yoga and cardiovascular exercises for a workout that is specifically designed to help rebuild strength, flexibility and stamina. It runs for one hour per week for 10 weeks and is specifically designed to help women affected by cancer. To find out more contact Return to Form. F PN RETURN TO FORM, Level 1, 334 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 551 4460, www.returntoform.com
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