Rehabilitation Services for Cancer Patients

At CVMC’s Rehabilitation Services, our physical and occupational therapists work with cancer patients to address specific weaknesses, discomforts, range of motion issues, scarring and other conditions that may results from various cancer treatments and procedures. Our therapists work in coordination with your doctor and/or oncology nurse to make sure that we restore your abilities as quickly as possible.

Patients may benefit from rehabilitation services if any of the following are experienced:

• Joint restriction/range of motion limitations
• Lymphedema in arms or legs
• Physical fatigue

Our Services

Comprehensive Lymphedema Treatment
At CVMC Rehabilitation Services, we offer a lymphedema treatment program that consists of manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercises, skin care, nutritional counseling, compression garments and support. Find out more.

Aquatic Therapy
When conducted in a warm, therapeutic water environment, stretching, strengthening, and pain and edema control for lymphedema patients can also be beneficial. Find out more.

Manual Therapy
Manual treatments, such as soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, craniosacral techniques, mobilization of neural tissue, visceral mobilization and strain/counter strain and positional release, can be used to successfully break up scar tissue and increase restrictions in mobilization due to surgery or radiation. Find out more.