Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is your final step.
You may ask yourself “I’ve had Prehabilitation. Why do I need Rehabilitation?”
Prehabilitation vs Rehabilitation
Prehabilitation
- Timing: Before treatment (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy)
- Purpose: Prepare and strengthen the body to improve treatment outcomes
May include activities such as:
- Exercise programmes
- Nutritional counselling
- Mental health support
- Lifestyle changes (e.g., quit smoking)
Benefits:
- Reduces postoperative complications
- Shortens hospital stays
- Enhances recovery
Rehabilitation
- Timing: After treatment (e.g., surgery, illness)
- Purpose: Restore function and support recovery
May include activities such as:
- Physio therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Pain management
- Psychological support
Benefits:
- Restores mobility and independence
- Manages and reduces pain
- Improves quality of life
