Improve function, strength and wellbeing on our cancer day rehabilitation program
Arcadia Pittwater’s cancer day rehabilitation program is designed to assist you and your family address the physical and psychological needs which may accompany a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
This day rehabilitation program is tailored to the needs of people:
- with a primary or secondary cancer diagnosis
- who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy
- who are deconditioned and want to re-establish their pre-treatment fitness
Depending on your program, rehabilitation sessions are generally scheduled two to three times a week. Each session normally lasts one-and-a-half to two hours each.
Programs are developed following a comprehensive assessment by our experienced multidisciplinary team, which comprises rehabilitation specialists, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, psychologists and nurses.
Enquire about our cancer day rehabilitation program
Talk to your treating doctor about a referral to Arcadia Pittwater’s cancer day rehabilitation program, or contact us directly for more information.
Access rehabilitation services as a day patient or an inpatient
Depending on your needs, rehabilitation programs can be accessed as an inpatient (where you stay at the hospital) or as a day patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does day rehabilitation involve?
Do I need a referral to access a rehabilitation program?
How do I dress and what do I bring to a rehabilitation session?
- comfortable clothes for exercise
- suitable covered footwear
- a water bottle
- towel and swimming costume for hydrotherapy
What are the fees and charges for day rehabilitation?
Do you provide assistance with transport?
What are the hours of operation for the rehabilitation program?
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