Breast Cancer Rehabilitation - treatment for lymphedema, post-mastectomy, post-lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
What can physical therapy do for breast cancer? That’s a question many patients and families ask themselves when they first hear about our work, referred either by someone on their care team or a friend who had PT after breast cancer surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Your medical team is focused on treating your cancer. We’re here to help you regain your quality of life.
“My plastic surgeon recommended Level Up Wellness for PT after a unilateral mastectomy and I am so glad they did. ”
What We Treat:
● Pre/Post-op mastectomy/lumpectomy/lymph node dissection ●Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
● Urinary leaking/urgency ● Decreased Range of Motion
● Decreased balance ● Decreased strength
● Daily Activity Limitations ● Post-reconstruction recovery
● Lymphedema Education/Prevention ● Scar Adhesions
● Radiation Fibrosis ● Axillary Web Syndrome
● Cancer related Fatigue
What to Expect in Breast Cancer Physical Therapy
At Level Up Wellness + PT, Breast Cancer Physical Therapy sessions are:
All sessions with a licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant with breast cancer specialty training
50–55 minutes per session-1:1 with your clinician
Conducted in a private, supportive treatment space- not in the middle of a busy gym and chaos
A combination of hands-on treatment, movement, and exercise-based rehab-tailored to address specific and anticipated limitations from breast cancer treatment
Focused on long-term symptom resolution and functional recovery
We take time to explain every step of care so you feel informed and in control throughout your treatment.
“ Getting physical therapy at Level Up Wellness has been transformative to my breast cancer recovery after having a double mastectomy. ”
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“When I asked my plastic surgeon if there was anything I could do to help the healing process after my double mastectomy, he referred me to Hilary. I’m so grateful he did. Hilary is warm, friendly, personable and extremely knowledgeable in what she does. She made a very scary time in my life into something very positive and healing. Not only did she physically help the post surgical healing process but her attention to patient care was exceptional.”
Check out our Breast Cancer PT Frequently Asked Questions here.