Rehabilitation can help cancer survivors and those undergoing cancer treatments with daily function and quality of life.
At Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital, we are dedicated to assisting cancer survivors and those going through cancer treatments with the ability to function at their highest possible level. Our goal is to assist you with minimizing side effects from treatments and to support all cancer survivors in attaining their best quality of life.
The cancer rehabilitation program at Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital establishes comprehensive treatments to improve the symptoms that may be affecting your daily function and quality of life. These symptoms may include musculoskeletal pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, swelling (lymphedema), weakness, difficulties with balance and endurance, memory problems, and issues with speaking or swallowing.
Your cancer rehabilitation plan will depend on your specific and individualized goals. Treatment goals may be related to:
- Strength and endurance.
- Coordination, balance, sensation, and vision.
- Cognition and communication.
- Mobility, transfers, and self-care activities.
- Medication or pain management.
- Safety and lifestyle changes.
Recovery in a safe hospital setting.
We provide 24-hour nursing and daily physician management. Board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, also known as physiatrists, lead our hospital’s care team. Our skilled medical professionals provide close supervision and treatment so that patients can safely participate in their rehab programs. Our team can provide medication management, pain management, and treatment of post-operative wounds.
Personalized rehabilitation services.
Our team of rehabilitation experts will develop a program tailored to each patient’s abilities, goals, and risk factors. Physical therapists guide patients through exercises designed to improve overall health. They work closely with patients to improve strength and confidence, all while in a safe hospital environment.
Occupational therapists are available to assist patients with practicing self-care activities and the use of assistive devices. Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital offers a spacious therapy gym, state-of-the-art equipment, and functional living areas. Functional living areas are spaces specially designed to simulate a home environment where patients can safely practice newly learned therapy techniques before being discharged.
Healthy lifestyle education and support.
We provide both patients and their family members with education and support on topics such as nutrition, smoking cessation, stress reduction, and weight loss. Our team members work hard to ensure that each individual has access to the information, resources, training, and support they need before leaving Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital.
Our services are provided by a team of skilled, compassionate medical professionals. Learn more about our interdisciplinary team approach.
For more information about Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital’s cancer rehab services, contact us and let us know how we can help.
