Oncology Rehabilitation

Oncology rehabilitation can offer a number of benefits for cancer patients to help manage the symptoms or side effects of cancer. Physical therapy can help build strength, reduce stress, boost endurance, and help patients regain their independence to participate in daily activities. At Body Harmony, your specialized physical therapist will help create an individualized rehabilitation plan to improve your quality of life and physical function. 

Common medical management of Breast & Pelvic cancers include:

  • Surgery 
  • Radiation 
  • Immunotherapy 
  • Chemotherapy 
  • Hormonal therapy 

Physical Therapy treatment includes: 

  • Strengthening and stretching to improve function
  • Complete Decongestive Therapy(CDT) by certified Lymphedema Physical Therapists
  • Release scar tissue and adhesions due to surgery and/or radiation to improve range of motion and reduce pain 
  • Postural training to improve endurance
  • Pain reduction 
  • Improve cardiopulmonary fitness to reduce fatigue
  • Decrease lymphatic cording through manual therapy, soft tissue release, and stretching
  • Improve bowel and bladder function via manual therapy and patient education