Lymphedema/Oncology Rehabilitation/Cancer Exercise Rehab
Lymphedema Program
Today there are millions of patients living in the U.S. suffering from lymphedema and its complications. Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy are the only effective treatments for this condition. Manual lymph drainage is effective in the following patients:
- Post-mastectomy
- Post-surgical and Post-traumatic Swellings
- Sports Injuries
- Chronic Venous Insufficiencies
- Amputee Stump Edema
- Migraine Headaches
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Swelling of Other Genesis
ProActive therapists utilize both Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy a systemic treatment approach to minimize lymphedema as well as any fibrotic areas in order to soften and normalize the tissues.
Customized treatments include lymphatic drainage techniques which redirect lymph from pathways that are obstructed to those which are healthy and unobstructed.
Self bandaging with the use of high and low density foams, home exercise programs, and self manual lymphatic drainage are taught to each patient. Education regarding the importance of skin and nail care are also included in each program.
Ultimately, once the edematous limb has been reduced completely, the patient will be measured for a compression garment which will be worn to assist in maintaining the reduction.
Oncology Rehabilitation
ProActive offers rehabilitation services by an experienced staff of therapists. Our goal is to help people with cancer recover normal physical functions and return to their everyday activities at home and work. Education and independence are important components of every physical therapy regimen to return control and self reliance to patients.
Our program begins with a detailed interview and evaluation process. After the initial referral by the patients' oncologist or primary care physician, the patient receives a thorough evaluation by the physical therapist. The medical treatment plan for each patient includes customized medical therapies. These may focus upon the health of the muscles or bones, the nervous system, lymphatic system, or the heart and respiratory system, depending upon the need and goals.
Evaluation and treatment process includes:
- Education about the patients' diagnosis and expected results regarding physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- Development of treatment goals and strategies to achieve them based upon the patients' goals.
- Customization of therapeutic methods.
- Development of individual home exercise program.
- Re-evaluation and treatment adjustments.
Our hours of operation at 7am-7pm Monday-Friday.
Call today for a same day evaluation of your oncology patient. We offer to see patients the same day we receive their phone call!!
Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation
Cancer-related fatigue and other treatment related symptoms that occur in a majority of cancer patients are severe and activity limiting and can last for months or even years. Though many providers tell their cancer patients to rest, rest has been found to actually increase and accelerate fatigue and physiological deterioration in cancer patients.
Medically supervised exercise programs for your oncology patients have been shown through research to:
- Reduce fatigue during and after cancer treatment.
- Significantly improve quality of life.
- Reduce depression and anxiety.
- Improve endurance.
Components of ProActive's exercise interventions include:
- Cardiorespiratory/Aerobic Endurance Activities
- Muscular Strength and Endurance Training
- Flexibility/Range of Motion Activities
- Balance/Proprioception Activities
The ProActive Cancer Exercise Rehab Program includes:
- Complete medical and caner histories.
- Complete physical examination.
- Fitness assessment.
- Development of individualized exercise programs.
- Individualized exercise intervention programs supervised physical therapists specializing in by cancer exercise.
- Follow up assessments.
Call today for a same day evaluation of your oncology patient!!
