Oncology physiotherapy and occupational therapy

Individual or group therapy interventions aimed at recovery and reeducation of lost function.

Oncology physiotherapy treatments

Oncology rehabilitation can help patients limit disabilities due to cancer and treatment. The Physiotherapy Service takes care of inpatients from the first post-operative day by personalizing treatment based on the surgery performed and personal expectations. After an assessment interview, where needs are noted, a personalized outpatient rehabilitation program is formulated, which may include: physiotherapy and occupational therapy, nutritional counseling and psychotherapy. Once back home, patients continue with mobilization, strengthening and preventive physiotherapy so as to resume their normal routine as soon as possible, finding cues and stimuli to correct and improve their habits. In general, the following services are offered as part of oncology internist rehabilitation:

Manual lymphatic drainage

Specific treatment to reduce lymphatic edema performed through massage and possible application of bandage.

Rehabilitation of swallowing disorders

Therapeutic approach aimed at improving food and liquid ingestion disorders.

Hydrokinesiotherapy

Use of movement in water for rehabilitation purposes.

Uro-gynecological rehabilitation

Evaluation and treatment of problems related to urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and prolapses.

Consulting auxiliary means

Counseling to facilitate and promote movement, function, and quality of life for the patient with disabilities.

Respiratory physiotherapy

Coordination/training of respiratory muscles and improvement of coughing technique and mobilization of secretions.

Occupational therapy treatments

Therapies aimed at restoring the patient to a condition of maximum autonomy and independence. In the field of oncology internist rehabilitation, the following services are offered:

Consulting auxiliary means

Counseling to facilitate and promote movement, function, and quality of life for the patient with disabilities

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