The NUH Rehabilitation Centre, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Speech Therapists, adopts a multi-disciplinary and integrative approach to patient care. Through individual and group therapy sessions, our therapists utilise their professional knowledge, therapeutic skills and resources to address the various needs of patients ranging from children to the elderly.
Our services include (but not limited to):
Physiotherapists help people who are affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. Cancer and its treatment can result in physical problems including, but not limited to pain, fatigue, weakness and decreased endurance. These may interfere with your life in physical, emotional and practical ways. Throughout the continuum of cancer care, physiotherapists provide a wide range of therapies that can help you maintain your health, facilitate recovery, regain independence, reduce stress and maintain the energy you need to participate in the activities that are important to you.
Occupational Therapy is a person-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through facilitating engagement in meaningful occupational roles and activities. Occupational therapy interventions aim to optimise participation in everyday activities including self-care, work and leisure. We achieve this by enhancing clients' ability to engage, or by modifying activities or the environment to support their occupational engagement.
Occupational therapy can benefit individuals throughout the continuum of cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship or palliation. Some examples can include:
