prehabilitation

How Do You Know If You Need Physical Therapy During Cancer Treatment?

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Cancer treatment changes your body in ways nobody can fully prepare you for. Some changes are expected and get plenty of attention — hair loss, nausea, fatigue. Others are quieter. You may not know whether something is just “part of treatment,” or a sign a physical therapist could help with. Maybe you’ve left an appointment … Read more

Should You Start Physical Therapy Before Your Cancer Surgery?

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If you’ve just been scheduled for cancer surgery, your calendar probably filled up fast. Pre-op appointments, imaging, maybe a meeting with a surgeon you’re still getting to know. Physical therapy may not be on that list at all. If no one has mentioned it yet, it’s worth asking about. Starting therapy before surgery, not just after, can … Read more