Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer: Championing Whole-Person Recovery

Recently, Encompass Health was proud to take part in Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer, an event dedicated to raising awareness, fostering connection, and improving outcomes for people affected by bowel cancer across Aotearoa.

Our Physiotherapist, Dan Sainsbury, presented on the critical role of specialised cancer physiotherapy in recovery. He shared how physiotherapy can be a transformative part of a patient’s journey, helping rebuild physical strength and mobility, reduce the side effects of treatment, restore confidence, and support long-term wellbeing.

We also heard from keynote speaker Professor Frank Frizelle, Professor of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Otago, Christchurch, who shared thought-provoking insights into the latest research and developments in colorectal health.

At Encompass Health, we believe cancer care doesn’t stop when treatment ends. Our scientifically backed approach to physiotherapy is one of the ways we support people to feel stronger, move better, and live well, during and after cancer.