Do I need a referral for physical therapy?

Under Minnesota's direct access law, you may begin physical therapy without a physician referral for up to 90 days. Medicare patients require a referral.

What insurance plans do you accept?

We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medica, UCare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Workers Compensation, and Auto Insurance. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.

How long are physical therapy sessions?

Initial evaluations are 60 minutes. Follow-up treatment sessions are typically 60 minutes and provide one-on-one care with your dedicated therapist.

What conditions do you treat?

We treat a wide range of conditions including orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, neurological conditions, women's health issues, balance disorders, and pediatric conditions.

How many physical therapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies based on your condition, goals, and response to treatment. Most patients attend 2-3 sessions per week for 4-8 weeks before transitioning to a home exercise program.

Neck Cancer & Physical Therapy

Over 63,000 new patients are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year in the US. Neck cancer can cause a wide range of painful symptoms – even after treatment. Thankfully, there are treatment options available to patients. In this physical therapy education article, we are going to discuss some of the common issues neck cancer can cause, and how a physical therapist can help treat these symptoms.

Neck Cancer Physical Therapy

Neck Cancer

The median age of neck cancer patients is 61, and men are twice as likely to be diagnosed. That being said, neck cancer can impact anyone. Neck cancer is linked to tobacco and alcohol use, as well as HPV (and half the population has HPV)

Neck Cancer Symptoms & Issues

There are many symptoms related to neck cancer that patients often struggle with, such as:

Face and neck lymphedema/swelling
Neck and shoulder pain
Decreased flexibility and range of motion in the neck
Scar tissue adhesions and irradiated tissue tightness
Forward shoulder and head posture
TMJ / jaw pain
General deconditioning and weakness

If you are experiencing any of these issues after neck cancer treatment, consider physical therapy. Working with a physical therapist can help address and effectively treat these issues with targeted exercises and other modalities.

Physical Therapy for Neck Cancer Patients

If you are suffering from or recovering from neck cancer, physical therapy can help. At OrthoRehab Specialists, we offer direct access to physical therapy for patients in the state of Minnesota. Our skilled physical therapists have decades of experience and work with more than 600 local providers who continue to refer their patients to us for rehabilitation care. We are one of the only physical therapy clinics in Minnesota to specialize in neck cancer rehabilitation. Contact our physical therapy clinics (located in Edina and Minneapolis) today to get started with your treatment.