Some InfoOncological Physiotherapy & Cancer Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy helps patients in palliative care in maintaining & restoring function and emotional well-being. Physiotherapy is very crucial part in all aspects of cancer treatment i.e., Pre, during and post treatment.
To treat a cancer patient it is always recommended to provide a comprehensive care plan where every specialist plays a crucial role in progressive recovery.
Goals for Cancer Physiotherapy
The main goal of the oncology rehabilitation is to improve patient’s strength, mobility, endurance and to provide maximum level of functional independence.
To improve quality of life and overall acceptability in terms of physical, social and emotional concerns.
MAKINO Cancer Physiotherapy includes
- Customized exercise programs to improve and maintain movement and increase strength.
- Manage Pain & Spasticity
- Emotional regulation for depression, stress and anxiety.
- Bowel and bladder retraining
- ADL training such as : Bathing, brushing, grooming, toileting, cooking and writing.
- Speech therapy to improve swallowing & speech.
Benefits of Cancer rehabilitation
- Improves quality of life
- Increases self-esteem and confidence
- Increases Mobility
- Improves strength & endurance
- Reduces fatiguability
- Decrease pain
- Early return to work
- Improve Activity of daily living and caring
- Formulates a long term plan for the patient
We provide you all the latest technology equipment and best possible hands on approaches through our physiotherapists and occupational therapists in association with other healthcare professionals to make it possible for patient to avail the best treatment.
Specific About - Breast Cancer
Musculoskeletal problems
- Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
- idiopathic or traumatic (post-surgery) - Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Rotator Cuff pathology
- Myofascial Dysfunction
- Lateral epicondylitis.
- Scapular winging secondary to damage to long thoracic nerve during surgery.
- Pain
Lymphedema : It is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the extremities which occurs basically occurs as a result of the treatment of breast cancer.
Treatment cycle includes
