PINC & STEEL Oncology Physiotherapists provide expert cancer rehabilitation and exercise support to people of all ages experiencing any type of cancer, right across New Zealand.
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Helping people affected by cancer reclaim the quality of life they deserve.
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Expert rehabilitation for all cancers, tailored to your needs.
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Get InvolvedPINC & STEEL Oncology Physiotherapists provide expert cancer rehabilitation, offering physical, emotional, and functional support to help individuals during and after cancer treatment.
Learn MoreWe know the life-changing impact rehabilitation has on people affected by cancer. The effects of treatment can be overwhelming, but with the right support, individuals can rebuild their strength, restore their well-being, and reclaim their quality of life.
Need Support?As we continue to provide rehabilitation for all cancers, we need your support to reach more people in need. You can donate, fundraise, or partner with us to ensure more individuals across New Zealand receive the rehabilitation they deserve.
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Exhaustion or fatigue
Feeling constantly tired? Rehab can help restore your energy and stamina.
Feeling weak
You’re never too weak to start — rehab support helps you build strength at any stage.
Reduced mobility
Struggling to move like you used to? Rehab can help improve movement and independence.
Aches or pains in muscles or joints
Persistent aches and pains can ease with the right rehabilitation approach.
Scar discomfort
Rehab can ease tightness and help improve scar mobility and comfort.
Difficulty exercising
Not sure where to start? Rehab makes movement feel safer and more achievable.
Difficulty returning to work
Rehab can be tailored to your job demands to support a safer, faster return.
Difficulty managing side effects of treatment
Rehab can be tailored to help manage the specific side effects you're facing.
Loss of muscle mass
Targeted rehab can help rebuild muscle and restore function.
Joint stiffness
Rehab can improve flexibility and make everyday movement easier.
Tingling in hands/feet
Nerve-related symptoms can improve with targeted rehab exercises.
Shortness of breath/unable to take a deep breath
Rehab can help you breathe easier and build capacity.
Swelling in limbs
Rehab support can reduce swelling and help you feel more comfortable.
Balance difficulties
Feeling unsteady? Rehab can help you improve your stability and confidence with everyday movement.
One patient, One physio, One Step at a time.
View all StoriesI thought the program was wonderful. I started getting results straight away. I was also having trouble sleeping and learning to breathe properly helped with this. I was able to focus and relax my mind. So as well as helping me physically, it definitely helped my well being too. My main focus was to gain strength that I had lost during my treatment and to gain confidence to get back into exercising without worrying about what I was and wasn’t allowed to do.
I found the PINC & STEEL programme fantastic! It's not something I would have thought I needed before I got sick and it wouldn't have been a priority (for financial reasons) after my surgery. Having the funded sessions was great. My physio was brilliant, helpful and positive. She worked with me and my limits and the targeted exercises helped increase movement and reduce fatigue, exactly like she said they would!
After surgery, chemo & radiation, my body had taken a bit of a battering. My PINC & STEEL Physio did an exceptional job assessing what my current limits were, and identifying potential improvements through the right exercises and manual physiotherapy. Before PINC & STEEL, I had given up on being able to do some basic types of movement, which other people would take for granted. This has made a huge difference to me - it gave me a sense of normal movement, and removed the feeling of being permanently limited from my treatment. I would highly recommend PINC & STEEL to other cancer patients - it has been an exceptional way to return flexibility & strength post-treatment, beyond what I had thought were my limits.
My PINC & STEEL Physio was fantastic, she was sensitive to my experience, while also encouraging me to push myself a little within a safe range. Understandably, I had a lot of anxieties floating about, but my physio was reassuringly well-informed on the issues I was confronting (real and imagined!) from having a bilateral mastectomy, especially my concern over developing lymphoedema. She took time assessing where I was at, including carefully recording my arm measurements. Her approach to the sessions was gentle, yet the exercises were substantial and beneficial
I had major surgery followed by radiotherapy. One of the key things that helped me cope with going to radiotherapy was seeing my PINC & STEEL Physio. It was something active and positive I could do to help myself both physically and emotionally. My physio was knowledgeable about what my body was going through, and encouraging for me to keep working and progressing. It was encouraging, confidence building and built up my strength and flexibility ....
