Align Physiotherapy is one of the providers of the PINC program in Hawke's Bay - a program designed to help women regain their physical strength, improve their body confidence and incorporate exercise into their lifestyle following a cancer diagnosis.
Q: What is the PINC programme?
A: PINC is a cancer rehabilitation program for women following all cancer surgery and treatments. The program was developed in Auckland in 2006 and is available throughout New Zealand.
Q: What can I expect from a PINC session?
A: Individual sessions with a PINC Physiotherapist which include a blend of physiotherapy, breathing, stretching, fatigue management and exercise prescription. Your sessions are tailored to your individual needs on the day. PINC Physiotherapists have experience working with women during chemotherapy, following breast reconstruction and those with lymphoedema.
Q: Who are the certified PINC Physiotherapists in Hawkes Bay?
A: Rachel Ward, Beth Averill and Rachel Kyle (CHB)
Q: Why should I do the PINC Programme?
A: The PINC program is an important part of recovery from cancer surgery and treatments. Benefits reported by breast cancer survivors who have completed the programme include:
improved overall physical ability including arm range of movement and core strength, improved sleep, help with reducing stress levels and recovering from fatigue, regaining self-confidence and achieving a sense of well-being.
Exercise is vital throughout our lives but after a cancer diagnosis it is particularly important for a women's physical and emotional well-being.
Q: How do I qualify for the PINC programme?
A: Anyone who has a cancer diagnosis is eligible for PINC.
No referral is required although we receive referrals from surgeons, nurses, GP's, physicians and the cancer society who know how effective and worthwhile the program is following surgery and treatment.
Q: When is the best time to start PINC?
A: We recommend you attend prior to your cancer treatments or surgery for
pre-habilitation. If this is not possible then as early as two weeks post-surgery is encouraged and ensures you get the correct advice and information to help with your recovery. If you have not had surgery then you may start during or after your treatment. Please phone us if you are unsure about when to start.
Q: What if I have had a breast reconstruction?
A: We can assist you and give you the correct advice and specific exercises to help optimise your recovery following reconstruction.
Q: What if I have developed lymphoedema or want to know more about preventing lymphoedema?
Rachel offers lymphoedema services which include education, compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage, garment measuring and exercise prescription. She can advise you on best guidelines for prevention for those at risk of developing lymphoedema.
Q: What if I don't have much energy and don't feel like exercising?
A: That's ok. PINC is more than just a program to encourage you to exercise. We incorporate physiotherapy techniques to help with your overall well-being and we can assist with fatigue management.
We are experienced in treating women during chemotherapy cycles and following radiotherapy. We give you lots of support and advice and gradually introduce exercises as you are able, including a home exercise program.
Q: Why should I continue to exercise if I have cancer?
A: Cancer research has found that exercise can boost the immune system, limit weight gain from chemotherapy, ease treatment related side effects, and contribute to an improved quality of life.
Q: What if I want to exercise more often. What classes are available for this?
A: Ask us about PINC Next Steps and PaddleOn group sessions
Q: Who funds the PINC programme?
A: We are very fortunate to be able to offer funding to those women in need so they can participate in the PINC programme. We are very grateful and thank those below who provide us with funding:
1. The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust, who are a volunteer-driven registered charity, fundraise to enable women to participate in the PINC program.
2. We are very grateful to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ who offer support and funding for women with breast cancer to attend the PINC program
3. The Hawke's Bay Breast Cancer Trust (HBBCT) provide funding and support for Hawke's Bay women and men with breast cancer to attend the PINC program. They also fully fund the breast cancer early intervention screening program for lymphoedema.
4. The WEEM Trust provide funding and support of local cancer rehabilitation services through the PINC & STEEL programs in Hawke's Bay and we are very grateful for their ongoing contribution.
For further information visit the PINC & STEEL website: www.pincandsteel.com
Q: What is the PINC programme?
A: PINC is a cancer rehabilitation program for women following all cancer surgery and treatments. The program was developed in Auckland in 2006 and is available throughout New Zealand.
Q: What can I expect from a PINC session?
A: Individual sessions with a PINC Physiotherapist which include a blend of physiotherapy, breathing, stretching, fatigue management and exercise prescription. Your sessions are tailored to your individual needs on the day. PINC Physiotherapists have experience working with women during chemotherapy, following breast reconstruction and those with lymphoedema.
Q: Who are the certified PINC Physiotherapists in Hawkes Bay?
A: Rachel Ward, Beth Averill and Rachel Kyle (CHB)
Q: Why should I do the PINC Programme?
A: The PINC program is an important part of recovery from cancer surgery and treatments. Benefits reported by breast cancer survivors who have completed the programme include:
improved overall physical ability including arm range of movement and core strength, improved sleep, help with reducing stress levels and recovering from fatigue, regaining self-confidence and achieving a sense of well-being.
Exercise is vital throughout our lives but after a cancer diagnosis it is particularly important for a women's physical and emotional well-being.
Q: How do I qualify for the PINC programme?
A: Anyone who has a cancer diagnosis is eligible for PINC.
No referral is required although we receive referrals from surgeons, nurses, GP's, physicians and the cancer society who know how effective and worthwhile the program is following surgery and treatment.
Q: When is the best time to start PINC?
A: We recommend you attend prior to your cancer treatments or surgery for
pre-habilitation. If this is not possible then as early as two weeks post-surgery is encouraged and ensures you get the correct advice and information to help with your recovery. If you have not had surgery then you may start during or after your treatment. Please phone us if you are unsure about when to start.
Q: What if I have had a breast reconstruction?
A: We can assist you and give you the correct advice and specific exercises to help optimise your recovery following reconstruction.
Q: What if I have developed lymphoedema or want to know more about preventing lymphoedema?
Rachel offers lymphoedema services which include education, compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage, garment measuring and exercise prescription. She can advise you on best guidelines for prevention for those at risk of developing lymphoedema.
Q: What if I don't have much energy and don't feel like exercising?
A: That's ok. PINC is more than just a program to encourage you to exercise. We incorporate physiotherapy techniques to help with your overall well-being and we can assist with fatigue management.
We are experienced in treating women during chemotherapy cycles and following radiotherapy. We give you lots of support and advice and gradually introduce exercises as you are able, including a home exercise program.
Q: Why should I continue to exercise if I have cancer?
A: Cancer research has found that exercise can boost the immune system, limit weight gain from chemotherapy, ease treatment related side effects, and contribute to an improved quality of life.
Q: What if I want to exercise more often. What classes are available for this?
A: Ask us about PINC Next Steps and PaddleOn group sessions
Q: Who funds the PINC programme?
A: We are very fortunate to be able to offer funding to those women in need so they can participate in the PINC programme. We are very grateful and thank those below who provide us with funding:
1. The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust, who are a volunteer-driven registered charity, fundraise to enable women to participate in the PINC program.
2. We are very grateful to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ who offer support and funding for women with breast cancer to attend the PINC program
3. The Hawke's Bay Breast Cancer Trust (HBBCT) provide funding and support for Hawke's Bay women and men with breast cancer to attend the PINC program. They also fully fund the breast cancer early intervention screening program for lymphoedema.
4. The WEEM Trust provide funding and support of local cancer rehabilitation services through the PINC & STEEL programs in Hawke's Bay and we are very grateful for their ongoing contribution.
For further information visit the PINC & STEEL website: www.pincandsteel.com
