Cancer Rehabilitation

With advances in cancer treatment and survival, today’s cancer patient may face secondary side-effects. Therapists with specialized training can effectively treat a variety of health conditions.

Appropriate for patients with:

• Lymphedema
• Limited motion
• Balance or gait problems
• Neuropathy
• Fatigue
• Pain
• Cognitive and memory challenges
• Swallowing difficulty
• Weakness/de-conditioning
• Urinary incontinence

Goals:

• Restore and improve quality of life
• Increase strength and function
• Learn and use thinking and daily living strategies
• Restore eating and drinking abilities
• Identify ways to conserve energy

Benefits of exercise/activity:

• Improved energy
• Increased endurance
• Improved muscle, tendon, ligament, joint and bone strength
• Decreased pain/stiffness
• Improved sleep
• Improved appetite
• Improved feeling of well-being

Referrals:
All you need is an order from your doctor, doctor’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Call us to set up your initial appointment.