PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY PART 1: STATIC BALANCE EXERCISES | Improving balance and after Breast Cancer

Peripheral Neuropathy is a potential long term side effect of Taxol based Chemotherapy. Peripheral Neuropathy presents as tingling, numbness and sometimes pain in the fingertips, hands, toes and feet.
Unfortunately to date, there are not many options for treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy. On a positive note, some Australian universities recently began studying techniques to reduce the impact of Peripheral Neuropathy.
One of the biggest issues from Peripheral Neuropathy in your feet, is the loss of balance secondary to loss of feeling. This can increase your risk of falls and lead to a loss of confidence with mobility.
In this first video on Peripheral Neuropathy, I focus on improving your balance with Static Balance Exercises. My patients with Peripheral Neuropathy report noticeable benefit from doing regular balance work.
However, to improve balance, you need to put yourself a little bit off-balance, so safety when performing these exercises is paramount.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please get clearance from your Medical Team prior to commencing these exercises. You may need to have your balance assessed by an appropriate Health Professional to know if it is safe for you to commence these exercises. If you are at risk of a fall you may require supervision when performing balance exercises.

[@williamgoldsmith3796]

Thanks Jen, I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for seven years, your advice and video exercises are very helpful and definitely show results.
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Hi William, Thank you for your lovely feedback! I have a Private Facebook Group called 'The Compass Community' - a global online Breast Cancer Education & Support Network with weekly live education sessions and Q&A. I will be able to assist you more on this platform. Here is the link if you would like to join: facebook.com/groups/breastcancercompasscommunity

[@andreapearsall2594]

Thank you so much for all these videos. I've been binge watching and have gained so much. Really love your advice and information.

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Andrea! I have a Private Facebook Group called 'The Compass Community' - a global online Breast Cancer Education & Support Network with weekly live education sessions and Q&A. I will be able to assist you more on this platform. Here is the link if you would like to join: facebook.com/groups/breastcancercompasscommunity

[@johnmitchell6712]

Excellent! Thanks Jen. They're easy to do and make a huge difference. Liz

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Thankyou Lizzie! You've been an amazing patient to work with because of your perseverance and patience. Very inspiring! Jen x

[@carigalla811]

Thank you Jen 😊 This was so helpful.

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Fantastic to hear Cari! Thank you for watching and commenting! Jen :)

[@debbieolagues5283]

Thank You, Jen, for these great tips. I have noticed that my balance is off and I have also noticed more pain in my knees. I have also noticed that my gate is off when I walk. I don't feel graceful, but awkward and clumsy. I used to figure skate in my late teens an early to mid twenties so I am very aware of when something is not right with my body. I hate that awkward feeling. I am going to discuss going to a physiotherapist with my doctor thanks to you. Keep up the good work and God bless you.

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Thank you for your lovely feedback Debbie! I saw you joined The Compass Community! Look forward to speaking with you on that platform! Jen :)

[@mobinett]

Thank you for your hard work to provide us with this valuable information.
Can you please do a video on Brachial plexopathy caused by radiation, any info would be so helpful please! Thank you so much 🌷🌷

[@TheBreastCancerPhysio]

Hi! Thank you so much for your video suggestion. I have not had any patients with this condition so I wouldn't do a video on it as this stage as my clinical experience hasn't included it. So sorry. Jen