Cancer Rehabilitation
As a person living with or beyond cancer, you face many challenges. Rehabilitation can make a sizeable difference. As you undergo treatment or recover from treatment, our team of rehabilitation specialists will develop a plan of care that meets your individual needs, supporting you throughout your cancer journey.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a skilled rehabilitation service that can address functional limitations, which may affect your quality of life. Physical therapy may help improve:
- Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Impaired mobility
- Impaired balance
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Pelvic pain and incontinence
Occupational Therapy
Occupation therapy is a skilled rehabilitation service that can assist you in your activities of daily living, allowing you to maintain your independence as much as possible. Occupational therapy can help improve your ability to perform tasks such as dressing, bathing, and preparing meals.
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech therapy is a skilled rehabilitation service that helps those living with and beyond cancer to manage communication and swallowing. Treatments may include:
- Rehabilitation of swallowing and eating after cancer treatments such as surgery and radiation therapy
- Laryngectomy management
- Cognitive therapy to improve memory, concentration, and recall
A Physician Order Is Not Required
The state of Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act and Premier Health both allow patients to be seen via Direct Access. That means no physician order is required.
However, some insurance companies require a physician order, so check with your insurance plan or ask our team to assist you.