Physical rehabilitation
Rehabilitation can be provided through the physical medicine department, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. This can be done through the hospital or on an outpatient basis at home.
Who can guide and treat me if I have loss of movement?
Occupational therapy
Ergos comes from the Ancient Greek "ergein" and stands for work and movement. Occupational therapy believes that you, as an individual, function within society. You live in a home, have a family, work, and engage in leisure activities. To achieve this, you need a number of skills, namely your motor skills, your senses, your communication, and your psychological abilities.
If you have a brain tumor, disorders within that group may occur. The occupational therapist will try to increase your independence and thus stimulate your skills by offering daily activities, such as washing, dressing, eating, etc., independently. They can provide advice on assistive devices, home modifications, ergonomics, wheelchairs, and returning to work. If necessary, the occupational therapist will involve your family members in the therapy so that they too can encourage and support you in your activities of daily living.
The occupational therapist aims to make you as independent as possible, so you can function again in your familiar environment. Riet De Vogel Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapy
The consequences of a brain tumor depend on its size and location. This means the consequences can vary greatly:
- Partial or complete loss of one or more sensory nerves
- Partial or complete failure of one or more motor nerves
- Character changes
- Speech or swallowing disorders
- Coordination problems
- Breathing problems
- Balance problems
-Visual problems
Physiotherapy can address some of these problems. Immediately after surgery, proper positioning and mobilization of the patient may be necessary. Rehabilitation then focuses on one or more of the following aspects:
- Mobilization, passive, supporting active or active
- Muscle strengthening
- Balance exercises
- Gait rehabilitation
- Coordination exercises
If necessary, hydrotherapy and/or electrotherapy can also be used. Physiotherapy can be continued on an outpatient basis, eliminating the need for extended hospitalization. Nicole Verbiest, Physiotherapy
Drawing up a treatment plan is the task of your treating physician or team of physicians.
