Cancer Care and Rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation focuses on the management of symptoms and side-effects associated with cancer and cancer treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.). Depending on the specific cancer treatment, some of these side-effects may include:
- Decreased range of motion (tightness in the muscles and joints)
- Decreased strength
- Fatigue
- Swelling and lymphedema
- Pain
“we believe in treating the whole person”
Research has shown that exercise is both safe and beneficial for people that have received or are receiving treatment for cancer. This includes a variety of different types of exercise including aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance exercise. Some of the benefits of an exercise program may include:
- Decreased fatigue
- Improved strength
- Improved cardiovascular function
- Decreased pain
- Increased bone density
- Decreased swelling
- Psychological/mental health benefits
- Improved quality of life
At Strive we believe in treating the whole person. We understand that your experience with cancer is just one aspect of your life and that every individual will have unique experiences and goals. Your Strive healthcare professional will conduct an assessment including a discussion of your goals, a health history, and a physical assessment, in order to develop an individualized treatment plan to help you move and feel better.