Cancer Rehab at Covenant Health in Tennessee
Cancer rehabilitation is therapy to educate, support and empower cancer patients to achieve optimal function and quality of life from the point of diagnosis, during treatment and throughout recovery. While cancer and its treatment may cause debilitating side effects, research has shown that physical therapy during and after treatment can help speed functional recovery, reduce pain and fatigue as well as lower the risk of complications. It also helps patients and caregivers regain a sense of hope and independence.
Benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation
- Build strength and endurance
- Reduce fatigue
- Reduce pain and nausea
- Increase flexibility and range of motion
- Improve balance to reduce falls and assist with walking
- Assistive device training
- Reduce anxiety and increase well-being
Services Provided
During the initial evaluation, the physical therapist will establish an individualized plan of care. Other services that may be recommended include:
- Lymphedema therapy
- Occupational therapy for activities of daily living management
- Driving evaluations
- Speech therapy for swallowing, cognition and/or communication disorders
- Wound care management
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Bowel and bladder retraining for both men and women
Covenant Health Therapy Centers accept most insurance and managed care plans. For questions or information about the clinic nearest you call 865-541-4500.
The staff here, I just can’t say enough about them. They have made a stressful situation a lot more pleasant. I’m encouraged that they have the new technology and that I’m getting to be a participant in that.
James Miller, Covenant Health Cancer Survivor
I really have always been a fighter, and with everyone being so compassionate in handling me the way they did, they made it easy to have a positive attitude.
Theresa Tunnell, Covenant Health Cancer Survivor
