Cancer Rehab & Lymphedema Management

Cancer Rehab is an underserved area. My objective is to make you feel better as quickly as possible and work with your unique needs while offering continued support on an as needed basis through survivorship. Lymphedema assessment, treatment and education services available. A Prehab (before surgery) evaluation may be advantageous if you are at risk for the development of lymphedema (for baseline limb volume measurements and lymphedema education).

     An initial evaluation and treatment is performed to see how physical therapy intervention may benefit you.  An individualized treatment plan will be designed just for you to help you meet your goals. A lymphatic garment may be recommended if you are at risk for lymphedema.

 

Conditions Treated:

Breast surgeries including post mastectomy, lumpectomy, axillary node dissection or breast reconstruction

Axillary Web Syndrome

Lymphatic Cording

Breast Cancer Rehab

All types of cancer

Post-surgical Rehab

Swelling in the breast, arm or leg

Loss of motion or stiffness and pain

Muscle weakness, limited endurance

Cancer-related fatigue

Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

Osteoporosis

Imbalance/fall risk

Prehab (before surgery education and limb girth measurement)

Care before, during and after chemotherapy, hormonal therapies and/or radiation

Lymphedema/Swelling in the breast, arm or leg

 

Treatments may include: 

Lymphedema risk reduction and management beginning with an evaluation assessing limb volume, functional goals, limitations and clarifying the plan of care

Complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema management: 

          Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) (therapeutic massage)

          Therapeutic Exercise

          Skin Care

          Compression garment selection or bandaging

          Self-Care such as wearing and maintaining lymphedema garments, performing appropriate exercises and how to perform self-MLD

Gentle Range of Motion and Stretching

Guided Exercise Programs

Joint Mobilization

Manual Therapy

Pain Reduction Techniques

Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization

Balance Assessment and Programs

Gentle Guided Exercise Programs

Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

 

Telehealth visits also available. See FAQ's button below for more info. 

 

 

 

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