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What is Oncology Rehab?

Oncology rehabilitation includes physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. These specialized therapies help individuals achieve improved physical function during and after cancer treatment. Therapists receive specific training to address the unique needs of individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy. Oncology rehabilitation can help those recovering from all types of cancers, including but not limited to breast, head and neck, lymphoma, cervical, bladder, prostate, and colorectal.

 

Physical Therapy

- Strength and range of motion

- Balance and gait training

- Scar and tissue tightness and restriction

- Pain, endurance, balance issues and fatigue

- Axillary web syndrome (cording)

- Pre-operative mobility assessment

- Post-operative mobility assessment

- Individualized post-operative exercise programs

- Swelling and/or Lymphedema

Speech Therapy

- Swallow difficulties

- Voice and Speech impairments

-Trismus (difficulty with jaw opening)

- Laryngectomy Management

- Scar and tissue tightness and restrictions in the head and neck region

-Swelling in the head and neck region

- Cognitive and memory issues from cancer treatment

We do not take insurance for our Rehab services. Click below to learn more about our private pay policy.

Our Certified Rehab Therapists

Angela Wicker-Ramos PT, DPT, CLT- LANA

Physical Therapist / Lymphedema Therapist

Angela is the owner, director of rehabilitation, certified lymphedema therapist, and oncology physical therapist for CRIM. Since 2008 her specialty areas have centered around oncology rehabilitation as well as lymphedema treatment.

Gladys Nicholls PT, CPI

Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor

Gladys has nearly 40 years experience as a physical therapist and a passion working with those dealing with and recovering from cancer treatment. She believes in mind-body exercise as a tool to assist with conventional medical treatment.

Tammy Flinn PTA, CLT, RYT-500

Physical Therapist Assistant / Lymphedema Therapist

Tammy is a licensed physical therapy assistant and certified lymphedema therapist. Tammy has worked in the field of Physical Therapy, since 1994. She holds an RYT 500 Yoga Alliance certification, with foundations in Yoga Therapy.

Elizabeth “Itzy” Otterbein CCC, SLP

Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist

Elizabeth (Itzy) is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in the rehabilitation of head and neck cancers and voice patients. She specializes in oncologic rehabilitation including management of patients undergoing chemo/radiation therapy and management of surgical patients such as partial glossectomies and total laryngectomies.

Additional Tools for Oncology Rehab

LTU-904 Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Low Level Laser therapy (LLLT) is the treatment of various conditions including scar issues, fibrosis, and lymphedema that uses a laser to bring about a cellular photochemical reaction. The laser light penetrates into tissue, gets absorbed by cells, and is then converted into energy that influences metabolic processes. The LTU-904 is the ONLY laser device cleared by FDA for lymphedema treatment.”

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LymphaTouch

LymphaTouch is a negative pressure device which allows vertical and horizontal stretching of the fascial (connective tissue) structures, expanding the space for circulation of blood and lymph. The immediately measurable results include reduced swelling, reduced pain, and improved range of motion.” LymphaTouch also decreases tissue tightness, scar tissue, and fibrosis.

“I am very happy to endorse CRIM. Angela is not only an excellent therapist, she is a terrific resource for cancer patients and survivors. I was sent to her by my surgeon for axillary web syndrome following a lumpectomy. She expertly guided my physical recovery and offered extremely helpful suggestions for my whole health along the way. She is a lovely, caring person who ensures that her patients are completely comfortable. You will leave there feeling like your time in her warm, relaxing environment was very well-spent.”