Breast Cancer Rehab

A cancer diagnosis is the start of a very long and difficult journey. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy cause many people to experience pain and stiffness in the chest, shoulder, neck and back muscles. Without the proper treatment, this can lead to decreased strength, range of motion, and function in the activities of daily living.

At Integrative Physical Therapy, we believe in the following core values for our Breast cancer rehab,

To be a partner in healing
To help cancer victims become cancer survivors
To improve one’s strength, self esteem, and quality of life
To restore a sense of control over the physical and emotional well being of our patients

In our program you can expect:

A comprehensive, thorough evaluation
One-on-one treatment sessions with a caring Physical Therapist
Patient education and involvement in your rehab process

Our program consists of:

Manual Therapy Techniques to:

Restore full range of motion to restricted joints
Decrease pain and spasm
Reduce the risk of scar tissue fibrosis from surgical incisions and lymph node biopsy/removal
Improve posture

Lymphedema risk reduction training

Identify risks for lymphedema
Education about prevention and treatment of lymphedema

Pilates based exercise

Rebuild muscle and regain strength and endurance
Re-connect with your body
Progressive, resistive exercises with a focus on proper technique