Cancer Rehabilitation
Living with cancer is more than just a diagnosis.
Living with any ailment is more than just a diagnosis but this is especially true with cancer. The journey of getting diagnosed, going through treatments, and then rebuilding afterwards can be massive.
At MVMT we respect the amount of work that you and your loved ones have put in to get where you are. Every person is going to have a different experience with unique challenges and it is our goal to help guide you through these as you continue your journey forwards.
What Can We Work On:
- Fatigue Management
- Regaining Strength and Mobility
- Neuropathies
- Cording and Frozen Shoulder
- Post Operative and Radiation Changes
- Trismus and Jaw Problems
- Pain and Symptom Control
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- Lymphedema Education and Management*
*We cannot authorize or prescribe compression garments for lymphedema at this time.
Our Practitioners:
Bryce
Physiotherapist
Bryce is a physiotherapist who brings experience from the Cross Cancer Institute and the Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic through the U of A and the ACE program.
Danielle
Acupuncturist
Danielle has experience working with patients currently going through cancer treatment and those in remission. She uses Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques and principles.
Nadene Saidane
Massage Therapist
Nadene has a special interest in helping patients with cancer improve lymphedema and GI issues, as well as controlling aches and pains from cancer treatments.
Yes, cancer patients can go to rehab! Cancer rehabilitation helps people with cancer rebuild strength and mobility. It also works to manage pain and symptoms, as well as help with fatigue management. Cancer rehabilitation is tailored to the individual, so it can be a great way to help you recover and live your best life.
Cancer rehabilitation is a process to help cancer patients get back to their full health and functioning. It can involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological support and more. The four stages of cancer rehab are:
- Assessment: In this stage, the patient will be assessed to determine what treatments may be necessary to help them reach their goal of full health.
- Treatment: During the treatment stage, the patient will work with the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan for rehabilitation.
- Recovery: During recovery, the patient will continue to work on their rehabilitation goals and progress towards their full health.
- Maintenance: The maintenance phase is the final stage of cancer rehabilitation. This is when the patient has achieved their desired level of health and is now focusing on maintaining that level through regular exercise, healthy eating and other lifestyle changes.
Our multidisciplinary team uses a variety of techniques like shockwave therapy and rehabilitation exercises to help you overcome many common conditions. These include but are not limited to:
- Chronic conditions
- Acute injury
- Occupational injuries
- Chronic pain relief
- Arthritic conditions
- Neck pain
- Ankle sprains & Ankle pain
- Joint sprains
- Acute sports injuries
- Motor vehicle accident injuries
- Knee pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ligament sprains
- Ankle injuries