Head & neck cancer strikes at some of the most basic human functions, including verbal communication, social interaction, eating, and breathing.
Head & neck cancers include:
- Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Parotid gland
- Squamous cell Cancer
Rehabilitation interventions for Head & Neck Cancers:
- Early rehabilitation to minimizing deformities
- Pain, scar tissue and facial swelling management
- Improve range of motion of jaw joint (TMJ), neck and shoulder
- Retraining facial muscles
- Head & Neck lymphedema education, prevention and management techniques
- Specific strength & endurance training for weakened muscles
- Minimizing postural dysfunctions
- Prevention and management of radiation fibrosis