Let's talk about movement.....

Let’s talk about movement… with oncology physio,

Louise Malone

Often when I’m swimming or trying to do a handstand or even swinging from a tree I’ll have this flashback to when I couldn’t even lift my arm above my head. It sounds totally crazy. But after a mastectomy and many lymph nodes removed in my arm this was the reality and the road to recovery seemed impossible. But, one of the pioneers of oncology physio, Louise Malone assured me it wasn’t. Louise has been working in the cancer field for the last decade. She started at a time when physio wasn’t given much importance or even thought to make much of a difference to a patients recovery. Ten years later and she can cite a wealth of research to prove that a movement plan and targeted physiotherapy doesn’t just physically improve peoples chance of a full recovery after cancer surgery, but is also crucial mentally and emotionally. 

She is determined to get the message out there and to reach as many people as possible - her advice, compassion and perspective is even more compelling at a time when many people can feel resigned to living with pain and limited movement. 

To contact Louise - visit her website

www.louisemalone.com

Louise now runs her own practice on Harley Street and its also available for online video consultations.

She runs free online classes too

For appointments contact support@louisemalone.com

Louise can be contacted: louise@louisemalone.com

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is a good place to start to find a physio locally

https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/find-physiotherapist/find-physio

But if you're looking for a more specialised oncology physio it may be worth going through your local GP or hospital. Many of the cancer charities and organisations like Macmillan, The Haven may also have links and advice of who and how to contact these specialists

The sagest piece of advice Louise has ever been given: 

Life is all about moments and if its a tricky moment it will pass and if its a wonderful moment you'd better grasp it as it will pass to

A sage piece of advice you would give to listeners: 

Its important to acknowledge yourself and be true and kind to yourself.