Cancer Services

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network has a team of clinicians who are experts in movement and function.

Our staff provides evidence based rehabilitative care for with individuals with:

• Breast cancer
• Brain cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Pelvic cancer (gynecological , prostate, bladder)
• Amputations secondary to cancer
• Joint pain, loss of motion and/or sensation, fatigue and lymphedema (swelling) resulting from radiation treatment, or chemotherapy

Evaluation

Every patient is unique and therefore will receive an individualized evaluation by a physical therapist, occupational therapist and/or a speech therapist. This may include:

• Measurements of your strength, motion, and quality of movement
• Assessment of your skin and scar and other related tissues
• Assessment of your cardiovascular endurance
• Assessment of your ability to swallow
• Assessment of your posture and body mechanics while performing routine daily activities such as lifting, carrying, and walking)

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Therapy Treatments

Based on the results of this evaluation, the therapists(s) will create a treatment plan to address your individual needs. This may include:

• Skilled manual therapy
• Stretching and strengthening exercises to assist with functional activities
• Education on steps you can take to establish a regular exercise routine and optimize your recovery

Goals

The therapists at Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network help individuals with cancer to:

• Regain strength, motion, function, and independence
• Learn how to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
• Return to activities of daily living such as work and recreational activities.