Physiotherapy in Cancer Rehabilitation: A theoretical approach

This study aims to provide an insight into some of the philosophies and theories that physiotherapists may use in cancer care. It employs three common themes to explore the concepts of both physiotherapy and rehabilitation in cancer care:

▪ The biomedical approach.

▪ Quality of life/holistic approach.

▪ Learning/ adaptation.

Knowledge and understanding of philosophical and theoretical concepts may help physiotherapists to develop their own model on which to base practice, within cancer care and healthcare generally.