Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists Target:
- Balance and walking difficulty
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Mobility and strength
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Joint limitations
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Pediatric development
Specialty Programs
Pelvic Health
This program addresses a variety of pelvic floor symptoms, including urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery; bladder, bowel and vaginal symptoms after gynecological cancer treatments; and sexual health concerns like vaginal narrowing and pain with sexual activity following radiation treatments.
Certain cancers and their treatments can interfere with pelvic floor function, which can result in incontinence and/or pain. Our physical therapists are trained to treat this sensitive issue.
Stem Cell Transplant
This program targets fatigue and muscle weakness associated with steroid use, decreased aerobic capacity, poor balance and neuropathy in the hands and feet following a stem cell transplantation procedure. Our physical therapists will help you address these symptoms and stay active, when admitted in the hospital and after discharge, with exercise prescription tailored to your needs.
Oncologic Physical Therapy Residency Program
City of Hope's Oncologic Physical Therapy Residency aims to accelerate the development of advanced practitioners in oncologic rehabilitation through expert mentorship, superior education and exposure to best care practice within a leading comprehensive cancer center. Learn how to apply!
These videos are for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, or in-person care. Do not use these videos in the event of an emergency or to obtain emergency services; if you experience a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical advice from a qualified health care professional because of information contained on the video. Nothing contained in this video is intended to be the practice of medicine or the provision of medical care. If you have questions regarding your medical condition, contact your health care provider.
This video was made possible with the generous support of the Helga and Bryan Isaacs’ Speech and Swallow Initiative. Getting your strength and movement back after cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, but doing the simple exercises in this video created by our physical therapists can help build your strength over time.
This video was made possible with the generous support of the Helga and Bryan Isaacs’ Speech and Swallow Initiative. Learn how to engage your pelvic floor correctly and important aerobic and strengthening exercises essential during survivorship.
This video was made possible with the generous support of the Helga and Bryan Isaacs’ Speech and Swallow Initiative. Learn how to safely and correctly stretch the head and neck areas.
This video was made possible with the generous support of the Helga and Bryan Isaacs’ Speech and Swallow Initiative. Learn shoulder stretches with physical therapy for those living with head and neck cancer.
