Rehabilitation Therapy
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Physical rehabilitation is an important part of the care Memorial Sloan Kettering provides patients with brain tumors. Our expert team of physical and occupational therapists works closely with the medical team to decrease the burden of disease on patients and their families.
Brain tumors can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the location of the cancer. Brain tumors can result in weakness, loss of balance, difficulty understanding and speech problems, and loss of vision. Patients may find it difficult to perform complex tasks or make decisions. They may feel a loss of short- and long-term memory and have difficulty expressing themselves.
Regardless of the symptoms of the tumor and the type of medical treatment patients undergo, Memorial Sloan Kettering's rehabilitation team aims to improve patients' function and enhance their quality of life.
Following surgery our rehabilitation team evaluates patients to determine the best course of action to improve their function and enhance their quality of life. To achieve these goals, we educate patients and their families on specific mobility precautions and provide the therapeutic exercises, cognitive training, and energy conservation techniques that each patient will benefit from most. We also provide patients who need them with assistive devices such as a cane or walker, and instruct them in exercises to improve balance, strength, and endurance.
To learn more about the role of rehabilitation services in the care of cancer patients, visit our Rehabilitation section.
