Health&Wellness Magazine October 2015 | Page 39

For advertising information visit www.samplerpublications.com or call 859.225.4466 | October 2015 & CANCER KORT NICHOLASVILLE REHABILITATION Studies show that many people with cancer become less physically active during treatment and often never return to previous exercise levels. Key Information • Chemotherapy, surgery and radiation can take a great toll on the body. • Our goal is to empower patients to take an active role in their survivorship and to attain the best quality of life during and after treatment Signs That You May Need Rehab Services • • • • • • • • Feeling weaker or less flexible Wondering how to prevent Lymphedema Experiencing aches and pains Feeling more tired (cancer related fatigue) Uncertain about how much or how to best exercise. Osteoporosis TMJ tightness or pain Wanting to positively affect your blood cell counts during cancer treatment • Physical difficulties related neuropathy Cancer Rehab Specialist Katherine Graham, PT, DPT is a physical therapist who specializes in oncology and received Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in 2010. She began her career as a physical therapist at the University of Florida Cancer Center which operates similar to other top cancer centers where physical therapy is an integral part of each person’s cancer treatment. KORT Nicholaville 102 Williams Rd Nicholasville, KY 40256 859-881-0333 www.kort.com 39