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How Can I Get PT for My Dad Who Has Cancer?

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Nov 13, 2009
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by: Marcia Oliver MSPT



Home care is a good option here. Although we as physical therapists have to weigh the caloric intake with the caloric expenditure.

What does this mean?

If I am requiring my patient to work off more than he is eating just to make him stronger, I'm doing him a disservice. I'm actually contributing to his weight loss and weakening state.

A physician's order can start the home health care process and your physical therapist can monitor your dad's needs.

Marcia Oliver MSPT, CPT

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