Physiotherapy in oncology - NEW!
Physiotherapy in oncology is a field of medicine that aims to support cancer patients through treatment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life. Physiotherapy helps patients cope with the many challenges associated with the disease itself, as well as the side effects of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Physiotherapy in oncology provides essential support for patients at various stages of cancer treatment and plays a key role in improving their quality of life and accelerating rehabilitation.
To meet the demand of the labor market for physiotherapists specializing in working with oncology patients, specialists from the University of Health in Gdańsk have prepared a 2-semester postgraduate program in physiotherapy in oncology, which will comprehensively prepare graduates for professional work. Therefore, this field of study is dedicated to physiotherapists.
The study program includes 94 hours of theoretical classes and 126 hours of practical classes.
BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ONCOLOGY PATIENTS:
- pain control,
- improving the quality of life through post-operative rehabilitation, after chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy,
- improvement of physical condition,
- psychological support (including help in coping with chronic fatigue syndrome in cancer),
- reducing pain and eliminating swelling,
- increasing mobility, strength and social independence,
- shortening the time of effective rehabilitation after surgical procedures.
COMMON PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES IN ONCOLOGY:
- manual therapy – techniques such as joint mobilization or massage can improve mobility and reduce pain.
- electrotherapy – the use of electric currents to treat pain, swelling and improve muscle strength.
- therapeutic exercises – exercise programs tailored to the patient’s condition that help improve overall physical fitness, strength and range of motion.
- lymphatic drainage – a specialized massage technique that helps remove excess fluids from the body, reducing swelling, especially after lymph node removal surgery.
Form of studies: part-time (classes every 2 weeks)
Classes will be conducted in a hybrid format (online and in-person classes in specialized laboratories at the university)
Framework hours of classes: Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and Saturdays and/or Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Duration: 2 semesters
Number of hours: 220
Need more information?
Call or write to us: tel.: 58 769 08 05
e-mail: rekrutacja@gamns.edu.pl, studia.podyplomowe@gamns.edu.pl