Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Hope with cancer rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is important for people with cancer. Treatments cause uncomfortable side effects, and, at times, the disease causes long-term problems. But we have good news. With Harrison Medical Center’s rehabilitation services, we help you manage the disease better. We also help you reduce the problems.

Scientific studies have proven the benefits of cancer rehabilitation:

  • Less pain
  • More energy
  • Better pain tolerance
  • Easier to eat and drink
  • Improved mobility
  • Less risk of infection
  • Improved self-image
  • Stronger and steadier

Harrison’s rehabilitation services

Harrison is unique because we provide full rehabilitation specialties for all cancer types. Our team can evaluate and treat you at any point in your cancer treatment. You’ll have a thorough evaluation of your abilities, resulting in a full treatment plan—aimed at your individual needs.

Services vary with each therapy and your situation. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy may include:

  • Pain management
  • Strengthening
  • Balance training
  • Scar tissue management
  • Evaluation for adaptive equipment
  • Training for daily activities
  • Aerobic exercises
  • Swallow training
  • Communication retraining
  • Lymphedema (swelling) treatment

Education is important for your healing. We cover several areas: pre-surgery, lymphedema, exercise, and daily functioning, to name just a few.

Your expert team at Harrison

Harrison’s therapists are licensed and certified in their specialties. The team includes many with noted achievements:

  • Awards in cancer work
  • Advanced degrees
  • 25 years' experience
  • Published articles in medical journals

We know the difficult path you’re on and the desire to feel better. The rehabilitation team—experienced in cancer—understands that. We treat you with sensitivity and respect.

Your therapist works closely with other cancer team members to assure the best care possible. You won’t be alone on your journey. When it’s time for a community exercise program, the therapist and an exercise physiologist make it a smooth move.

Locations close to home

One of the last things you want to do while healing is deal with heavy traffic. With rehabilitation expertise close to you, there is no need to travel the Sound. We’re here for you.

  • Harrison Rehabilitation, Bremerton, 360-744-6530
  • Harrison Rehabilitation, Silverdale, 360-744-8980
  • Harrison Rehabilitation, Port Orchard, 360-744-6220