Rehabilitation of the sarcoma patient-enhancing the recovery and functioning of patients undergoing management for extremity soft tissue sarcomas.

Although relatively rare, soft tissue sarcomas cause significant morbidity and mortality due to their advanced stage at initial diagnosis. Rehabilitation and surgical outcomes have traditionally focused on physical parameters to assess function and recovery, emphasizing return to ambulation, activities of daily living (ADLs) and community re-integration. Assessments of functional impairment and other quality-of-life parameters are necessary to better understand the experience of the patient with extremity soft tissue sarcoma and thereby improve outcomes.