Specialty Program

Ostomy Rehabilitation & Management Program

Compassionate, specialist ostomy rehabilitation in Longwood, FL for movement, core recovery, peristomal management, and returning to daily life with confidence after ostomy surgery.

A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute

Ostomy Rehabilitation & Management Program — Integumentary Physiotherapy Clinic
Program Overview

Ostomy Rehabilitation & Management Program

Ostomy surgery is life-changing — but the rehabilitation after it is often overlooked. Patients face challenges that require specialty-trained care: peristomal skin complications, core weakness, scar tissue, lymphedema risk, and functional decline.

Our Ostomy Rehabilitation & Management Program provides a safe, judgment-free environment where patients receive individualized care addressing the functional and integumentary consequences of ostomy surgery.

This program complements surgeon-directed and ostomy nurse-directed care by addressing the functional rehabilitation needs patients often do not receive after hospital discharge.
Who This Program Helps
Colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy patients
Peristomal skin complications and hernia risk
Post-surgical scar tissue and abdominal restrictions
Return-to-activity, work, and daily function goals
Appliance seal failure patterns
Mobility avoidance behaviors
Abdominal wall weakness
Treatment Approach

How the Program Works

1
Evaluation Phase

• Functional assessment • Movement confidence screening • Skin condition review

2
Adaptation Phase

• Mobility training • Appliance confidence education • Skin protection routines

3
Integration Phase

• Activity progression • Community participation readiness

4
Maintenance Phase

• Self-management independence • Long-term complication monitoring awareness

What You Can Expect

Treatment Outcomes

Improved appliance confidence and daily management independence

Reduction in peristomal skin irritation patterns

Reduction in appliance leakage related to movement mechanics

Improved abdominal wall protection and parastomal hernia risk awareness

Improved walking tolerance and functional mobility after surgery

Reduced fear-avoidance movement behaviors

Patient Experiences

Trusted by Patients Across Central Florida

Google Review
2023 was a difficult year for me with my health. Dr. Santiago took me as a patient when no one else would. She is not only a great therapist but a compassionate and caring person who puts her patients well being, both physically and emotionally, first. I am forever grateful and indebted to her for helping me through the year.
Google Review
Amazing!!! Dr Elias-Santiago goes beyond treating you. Empathy is part of her treatment(s). Recommend her with all my heart.
Google Review
Ive been coming to Dr. Santiago for a few years. Her help has helped me immensely while recovering from surgery and helping me manage any new diagnoses that may pop up. She’s always ready to help with reasonable pricing and quality care

Ready to Begin Your Ostomy Rehabilitation & Management Program?

A certified specialist is ready to evaluate your condition and design a personalized treatment plan.

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A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute