Exercising during and after ovarian cancer treatment
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Restoring your pelvic floor
A practical exercise workshop and Q&A with clinical exercise specialist Sarah Russell. Recorded in May 2025. If you’re experiencing pain, incontinence, prolapse or a change in your pelvic floor function/symptoms after surgery, this workshop is for you!
Important information to read before starting this workshop
For this workshop you’ll need to bring a hard chair (such as a dining chair), a Pilates ball (if you have one), or a hand towel or cushion.
Please note that you must not take part in the class if you have had surgery in the last 6 weeks.
Please consult with your doctor before taking up any new form of exercise. Sarah’s role is to provide verbal and visual guidance on how to stay active at home, and neither she nor Ovacome can accept any liability for injury. If you experience any pain or discomfort during the session, please stop immediately.
If you have questions about the topics discussed, get in touch with our support team on 0800 008 7054.
Overcoming doubts around exercise
A webinar with clinical exercise specialist Sarah Russell. Recorded in November 2021.
Exercising for health during and after ovarian cancer treatment
A presentation and interview with cancer exercise specialist Lizzy Davis. Recorded in May 2019.
Wall-based strengthening exercises for people with ovarian cancer
Cancer exercise specialist Lizzy Davis demonstrates some simple exercises to build strength during or after ovarian cancer treatment.
Exercising with a stoma
Cancer exercise specialist Lizzy Davis demonstrates some simple exercises for those living with a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. Recorded in November 2020.
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