cancer management & Rehab

we understand the unique challenges that cancer patients face. our services are designed to support you throughout your cancer journey:

  • Enhancing Physical Function: Our experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are dedicated to helping you maintain or regain physical function, mobility, and strength during and after cancer treatment. Whether you're managing side effects such as fatigue, muscle weakness, or neuropathy, we tailor our programs to meet your specific needs and goals.
  • Managing Treatment Side Effects: Cancer treatments can take a toll on your body. We provide targeted interventions to manage and minimise treatment-related side effects such as pain, lymphedema, joint stiffness, and functional limitations. Our holistic approach aims to optimise your comfort and enhance your ability to engage in daily activities.
  • Promoting Mental and Emotional Well-being: Physical activity has been shown to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and boost overall mental health. Through personalised exercise programs and supportive care, we help you maintain a positive outlook and improve your quality of life throughout your cancer journey.
  • Collaborative Care: We collaborate closely with your oncology team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Whether you are undergoing active treatment, in recovery, or managing long-term effects, we work together to support your overall health and well-being.
  • Empowering You: Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and resources to take an active role in your recovery and ongoing health. We provide education on safe exercise practices, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications tailored to your individual needs.
  • Compassionate Support: At Ace, we provide compassionate and personalised care in a supportive environment. We are here to listen to your concerns, address your questions, and support you every step of the way on your journey to wellness.

Regular exercise helps maintain or improve physical abilities such as strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance, which may be affected by cancer treatments.

Improves Physical Function

Exercise has been shown to reduce cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It can increase energy levels and combat feelings of tiredness.

Reduces cancer related fatigue

Engaging in physical activity can improve overall quality of life by promoting a sense of well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

enhancing quality of life

Aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, or swimming can improve cardiovascular fitness, reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications associated with certain cancer treatments.

Supports cardio health

Strength training exercises help preserve muscle mass, bone density, and joint flexibility, which may be compromised during radiation and chemotherapy treatment.

Maintains muscle mass & bone health

 Regular exercise can help manage body weight and prevent unwanted weight gain or loss, which is common during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Manages weight & Body composition

Some studies suggest that exercise may enhance immune function, potentially helping the body's ability to fight infections and recover from illness.

Boosts immune function

While more research is needed, some evidence suggests that regular physical activity may lower the risk of cancer recurrence in certain types of cancers.

reduces risk of recurrence

By enhancing overall physical fitness, exercise may improve tolerance to cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Improves Treatment tolerance

Engaging in exercise empowers patients by giving them a sense of control over their health and well-being, promoting self-confidence and resilience.

Empowers patients

Participating in group exercise programs or classes can provide social support and a sense of camaraderie with others going through similar experiences.

Social & emotional support

Common Types of Cancer that we manage at Ace include but are not limited to: 

1. Breast cancer
2. Lung cancer
3. Colorectal cancer
4. Prostate cancer
5. Bladder cancer
6. Leukemia cancer
7. Lymphoma cancer
8. Pancreatic cancer
9. Ovarian cancer
10. Brain Tumours
11. Kidney cancer

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Look no further than our physio's, Alex and Tom, or our exercise physiologist, Louise! 

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MEET ALEX SULESKI,
OUR FOUNDER.

Originally from Karratha, Alex began his sporting career as a competitive football (soccer) player, competing at a national and international level. After successful tournaments representing Western Australia in Sydney and Korea, Alex became the captain of the National Training Centre (NTC) for 5 years. He then moved on and became a squad member of the Perth Glory Youth team, before honing his craft in the National Premier League (NPL) and became captain of Stirling Lions FC. Unfortunately, Alex’s career ended early with persistent knee injuries - this has led him to become a sports, movement and rehabilitation specialist!

Qualifications:
  • (DPT) Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • (MSc) Masters of Strength and Conditioning
  • (BSc) Bachelors of Exercise Rehabilitation & sport science

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MEET TOM MURPHEY.

Tom is our resident nerd (in the best way possible)! He is passionate about new developments in research and evidence-based practice to ensure he can provide the best care for his clients.

Tom’s expertise ranges from working with athletes (Physio for West Perth WAFL club), to those suffering from chronic pain to participants of the NDIS. Tom has a background in Exercise Physiology and is a huge advocate for exercise (specifically strength training) to improve all aspects of wellness.

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Qualifications:
  • (DPT) doctor of physiotherapy
  • (BSC) BACHELORS OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION & SPORT SCIENCE
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MEET Louise devereux.

Louise’s love of movement and competition was fostered early. Growing up as the youngest girl in a family of 4 brothers, being active was key and being the youngest was no excuse for poor performance. She quickly grew to love a variety of sports and competed in these consistently growing up, having difficulty fitting them all in. That is, until she found the gym.

Once she stepped foot in the gym, she realised it was the ultimate form of self development and the place where she was only in competition with herself. Since then, Louise knew that she wanted to benefit others through movement, whatever form that looked like.

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Qualifications:
  • (MSc) Clinical Exercise Physiology - dissertation in paediatrics
  • (BSc) Bachelors in Sport Science and Exercise & Health)
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