PT in Hospice and Palliative Care

At the heart of hospice and palliative care is the belief that each patient has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that the families will receive the necessary support to allow them to do so. Individuals facing life-threatening or terminal illnesses frequently experience decreases in strength and functional capacity, and encounter symptom management and pain control issues that can impair quality of life. The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

Palliative care is for anyone with a serious illness and provides additional support to the patient and family. Physical therapists have an important role as part of a multidisciplinary team that is involved in the care and health of patients with serious illnesses.

Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Physical therapy is an important part of managing patients who require palliative care. The treatments are aimed towards improving the quality of life and reducing pain in the patient will stop.