THE Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) has unveiled a new adapted fitness centre in Marbella – equipped thanks to the collaboration of the Quirónsalud Foundation and Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.
The gym, located at the local branch (Avenida del Mar No. 5), is designed to improve the quality of life of people with cancer through supervised physical activity programmes.
The event was attended by the president of the Marbella branch, Santiago Gómez Villares, accompanied by members of the board of directors, as well as the physiotherapist, Alba Espada, who is responsible for designing and supervising the exercise programmes.
Representing Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital was Dr Cristina Quero, a specialist from the Comprehensive Oncology Department.
The new space is equipped with specialist equipment for adapted training, including bars and discs, dumbbells, resistance bands, a weight bench and cage, an elliptical trainer, a rowing machine, exercise mats, kettlebells, a Bosu ball and other equipment designed to improve patients’ strength, mobility and endurance.
The gym is aimed at cancer patients who are part of the association’s physiotherapy unit in Marbella and who have received the go-ahead from their oncologist, as well as an assessment from the physiotherapist.
Alba Espadas will be responsible for drawing up personalised programmes and supervising the correct performance of the exercises, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the sessions.
At the launch event, the president of the The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Marbella, Santiago Gómez Villares, emphasised that: “The launch of this gym represents a very important step towards continuing to offer comprehensive care to people with cancer. Physical exercise is a key therapeutic tool that improves not only patients’ physical condition but also their emotional wellbeing. Thanks to the collaboration of Quirónsalud, we can strengthen our resources and provide better support to those who need it most”.
For her part, Dr Cristina Quero, an oncology specialist at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital, emphasised that “scientific evidence shows that physical exercise plays a key role in both the prevention and treatment of cancer. Various studies have shown that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers by up to 30 per cent, particularly breast and bowel cancer, two of the most widely studied types in this field”.
The specialist also pointed out that “for cancer patients, adapted physical exercise brings significant physical and emotional benefits, helping to improve strength, endurance and functionality, as well as reducing fatigue, anxiety and other side effects associated with treatments.”
In this regard, she emphasised that “incorporating exercise as part of the therapeutic approach helps to improve patients’ quality of life, promotes a more positive perception of their health status and helps them cope with the cancer journey with greater physical and psychological resources”.
Currently, the leading international scientific societies consider adapted physical exercise to be an essential part of comprehensive care for cancer patients.
She added, furthermore, that “initiatives such as this new gym make it possible to provide patients with supervised physical exercise programmes tailored to their needs, turning physical activity into a safe and effective therapeutic tool throughout all stages of the disease”.
Finally, she pointed out that “at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital, we routinely recommend adapted physical exercise as a complement to cancer treatment, always under the supervision of specialist professionals”.
The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) also emphasises the importance of adapted and supervised physical exercise during cancer treatment. Numerous studies confirm that physical activity helps to reduce fatigue, preserve muscle mass, improve mood and increase tolerance to treatments, as well as boosting the immune system’s response.
In this regard, the general recommendations are to avoid prolonged rest and to opt for a combination of gentle aerobic exercise, strength training and stretching, always under professional supervision and tailored to each patient.
Quirónsalud, a pioneer in the treatment of cancer patients in Andalusia
The Quirónsalud hospital group is a leader in the comprehensive care of cancer patients.
Its eight centres, located in strategic towns across the region, have established a specific care programme to ensure a comprehensive and personalised response for patients with cancer, regardless of their age.
It currently operates two oncology centres equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
One of these, the Comprehensive Oncology Department, is located at the Quirónsalud Málaga Day Hospital, and also provides services to the Quirónsalud Marbella and Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar hospitals.
The other leading oncology centre for Western Andalusia operates along similar lines, comprising the Radiotherapy Department at Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa, as well as the Nuclear Medicine Departments at this Seville-based hospital and at Quirónsalud Córdoba, enabling a more accurate diagnosis of oncological conditions.
This network also provides coverage for Quirónsalud Huelva and Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón. In addition, there are the Medical Oncology services and the Oncology Day Hospitals located across the group’s eight healthcare centres in Andalusia.
Quirónsalud in Andalusia
The Quirónsalud Group in Andalusia currently operates eight hospitals located in the cities of Málaga, Marbella, Los Barrios (Cádiz), three in Seville (Sagrado Corazón, Infanta Luisa and Materno-Infantil), Córdoba and Huelva, as well as two surgical day hospitals in Seville and Málaga and 22 specialist and diagnostic medical centres; this positions it as the leading private hospital provider in this autonomous community.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is the leading healthcare group in Spain and, together with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, also in Europe. In addition to its operations in Spain, Quirónsalud also has a presence in Latin America. Together, the group employs over 50,000 professionals across more than 180 healthcare centres, including 57 hospitals with over 8,000 beds. It utilises state-of-the-art technology and boasts a large team of highly specialised professionals of international renown. Its centres include the Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, Teknon Medical Centre, Ruber Internacional, Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, Dexeus University Hospital, Policlínica Gipuzkoa, General University Hospital of Catalonia, Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón Hospital, etc.
The Group is committed to promoting teaching (eleven of its hospitals are university hospitals) and medical and scientific research (it operates the FJD Institute of Health Research, accredited by the Ministry of Science and Innovation).
Furthermore, its healthcare service is organised into cross-disciplinary units and networks that enable the Group to make the most of the experience accumulated across its various centres and to facilitate the clinical application of its research. Quirónsalud is currently carrying out a wide range of research projects throughout Spain, and many of its centres are at the forefront of this field, pioneering work in various specialities such as oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynaecology and neurology, amongst others.
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