Cancer recovery is a complex, extremely challenging and emotional process filled with uncertainty.
The good news is that when it comes to post-surgical rehabilitation, we can help.Our physical therapists know what you are going through and regularly work with women who are in need of rehabilitation services.
Advanced Physical Therapy Solutions Provides a Variety of Therapeutic Services to Assist with Your Recovery
All patients start the rehabilitation process with a thorough initial evaluation. We will ask you questions about your health history, current condition, limitations with daily activities, and rehabilitation goals. We then perform a gentle physician examination to identify muscle, joint, skin, and lymphatic dysfunction.
Based on our assessment, we will share with you a personalized physical therapy treatment plan. Treatment may consist of one or more of the following:
- Manual Lymph Drainage mobilizations to stimulate lymph drainage and reduce swelling
- Bandaging, bracing, or compression garments to reduce lymphedema swelling
- Exercise to help reduce swelling, recover range of motion, and/or improve strength
- Skin care to reduce the risk of infection and maintain soft tissue health
- Referral for fitting of a compression garment to maintain edema reduction
- Education of the patient, family, and caregivers on a home program.
- The use of a lymphedema pump if indicated.