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Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation helps prevent, limit, or compensate for the functional consequences associated with the disease and its treatments. At Gustave Roussy, physical therapists support patients throughout their care journey to help them maintain their mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Director
Yves Marien
Contact
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 46 29
Regain one's abilities and maintain one's independence
Cancer and certain treatments can lead to a decline in physical abilities, mobility, or endurance. The goal of rehabilitation is to assess these challenges and implement appropriate solutions to restore or compensate for impaired functions.
Through personalized care, our teams support patients in their physical rehabilitation and their return to independence.
Key Takeaways
Rehabilitation is not limited to recovery after surgery. It can be provided at various stages of the care journey to prevent physical deconditioning, maintain mobility, and facilitate a return home. Rehabilitation is part of a comprehensive approach to supportive care, in collaboration with doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other professionals involved throughout the care journey.
The Responsibilities of the Rehabilitation Team
Physical therapists treat impairments and disabilities related to musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders in order to restore or improve patients' functional abilities.
The team helps assess functional independence in order to prepare for a return home under the best possible conditions.
Patients receive information, practical advice, and exercises tailored to their situation so they can continue their rehabilitation after hospitalization.
These professionals work closely with medical teams and community healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care after discharge from the hospital.
Adapted Physical Activity (APA)
Adapted physical activity is now recognized as an essential component of cancer care. This non-pharmacological treatment helps maintain physical function and improves tolerance of cancer treatments.
The Benefits of Rehabilitation and Physical Activity Promotion
- Maintaining Independence
- Maintaining or improving mobility
- Prevent muscle loss
- Reducing fatigue
- Facilitate a return home
- Improving quality of life
Adapted physical education instructors conduct a personalized assessment to develop a program tailored to the patient's needs and abilities.
Maintaining a regular exercise routine helps limit muscle loss and the decline in physical abilities often seen during treatment.
Adapted physical activity helps reduce fatigue caused by the disease and its treatments while improving quality of life.
Appropriate treatment can help patients better cope with certain treatments and their medium- and long-term effects.
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