Rehabilitation strategies for post-surgical head and neck cancer patients: A physiotherapist’s perspective

Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its associated treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, can result in significant physical and functional impairments. Post-surgical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring functional independence, managing symptoms, and improving overall qu...

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Published inIP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head Neck and Brain Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 101 - 103
Main Authors Sheeba Kauser, Mohammed, Karmakar, Subhasis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.01.2025
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ISSN2581-5210
2581-5229
2581-5229
DOI10.18231/j.ijashnb.2024.022

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Summary:Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its associated treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, can result in significant physical and functional impairments. Post-surgical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring functional independence, managing symptoms, and improving overall quality of life for these patients. Physiotherapists are integral to the multidisciplinary approach required for HNC rehabilitation, focusing on improving mobility, managing pain, optimizing respiratory and swallowing function, and addressing psychosocial well-being. This article explores key rehabilitation strategies from a physiotherapist's perspective for post-surgical HNC patients.
ISSN:2581-5210
2581-5229
2581-5229
DOI:10.18231/j.ijashnb.2024.022