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Oncology Rehabilitation Services

Oncology Rehab Patient using Alter G Machine

Oncology Rehabilitation is located in the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center.

Many patients with a recent cancer diagnosis and those who have gone through or are going through treatment can benefit from oncology rehabilitation. Ruth Kolody and Kimberly Whiteman are certified lymphedema physical therapists specially trained in oncology rehabilitation.

“Physical therapy is here to help people with a cancer diagnosis cope with the early, late, or long-term physical effects of treatment. Using education, manual therapy, and exercise, we empower them to maintain and improve their quality of life during and following their treatments,” explained Ms. Kolody.

Oncology rehabilitation helps to alter the effects of treatment. It can improve endurance, strength, and joint flexibility and minimize cancer-related fatigue. It can also address issues such as pain, swelling, lymphedema, chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy, and its effects on balance and mobility. Home exercise programs are developed and people are helped to return to their former exercise routine safely.

A treatment program can consist of:

  • Range of motion exercises
  • Instruction in post-operative exercises, given prior to surgery
  • Cardiovascular endurance training to decrease fatigue with consideration for the effects of cardiotoxic medications
  • Manual therapy and taping techniques to minimize soft tissue problems
  • Lymphedema management including manual lymphatic drainage by a certified physical therapist
  • Modalities to reduce numbness and tingling caused by chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy and dynamic exercise training for the improvement of balance and function
  • Use of a specialized treadmill called the Alter G to minimize the effects of gravity to help progress conditioning
  • Education to enhance the safety of exercise and reduce lymphedema risk

Oncology Rehab Leg Stretch on table

Ms. Kolody, Ms. Whiteman and Ms. Alexander treat any adults with a cancer diagnosis. Patients do not have to be receiving treatment at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center to benefit from these services. Patients can be seen before surgery, during, and post-treatment to utilize the benefits of oncology rehabilitation.

Oncology Rehabilitation is conveniently located next to Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Patients with Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center can coordinate their therapy appointments with their treatment appointments. To learn more, please call, 908-237-6040.

Our Providers

Ruth Kolody, Senior PT, CLT

Ruth Kolody, Senior PT, CLT

Amy Alexander, PT, DPT

Amy Alexander, PT, DPT

Kimberly Whiteman, PT, MSPT, CLT

Kimberly Whiteman, PT, MSPT, CLT

Locations

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Oncology Rehabilitation at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center

Physical and Occupational Therapy

  • Oncology Rehabilitation Services
  • Physical Therapy for Pelvic Health
  • Physical and Occupational Therapy Team
  • TPI Golf Assessment

Additional Services

  • Physical Therapy for Pain Management
  • Pediatric Occupational & Physical Therapy

Contact Us

Physical & Occupational Therapy at Bridgewater

908-237-4109

Physical & Occupational Therapy at Clinton (Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center)

908-735-3930

Hunterdon Sports & Physical Therapy in Flemington

908-237-7096

Physical & Occupational Therapy at Hawk Pointe

908-237-4141

Physical Therapy & Wellness Center in Lambertville

609-397-9390

Physical & Occupational Therapy at Wescott

908-788-6394

Physical Therapy at Whitehouse (Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center)

908-534-1320

Oncology Rehabilitation at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center

908-237-6040

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