Empowering Survivors with Physical Therapy

At PT Prehab, we provide comprehensive support to breast cancer survivors at every stage of their journey, starting at diagnosis. We understand the unique physical and emotional challenges that come with a breast cancer diagnosis, and our telehealth physical therapy services are tailored to help you build resilience, manage treatment side effects, and restore quality of life. Our licensed physical therapists are committed to empowering you with the tools, care, and confidence you need from diagnosis through recovery.

We specialize in addressing the physical effects of breast cancer treatments, helping you regain mobility, manage symptoms, and stay strong. Key elements of our approach include:

  • Pre-Treatment Preparation

    From the moment of diagnosis, we’re here to help you prepare your body for treatment. Our pre-treatment physical therapy focuses on strengthening your body and improving flexibility, setting the stage for a smoother recovery. Preparing early lays a foundation for better outcomes, making you feel more resilient before treatment even begins.

  • Support During Treatment

    Cancer treatment can cause fatigue, stiffness, swelling, and pain. Our therapists work with you through each stage, providing exercises and techniques that reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and protect your strength. We help you stay connected to your body, easing both the physical and emotional toll of treatment.

  • Post-Treatment Recovery

    If surgery is part of your treatment, we guide you through pre-surgery exercises to ensure your body is as prepared as possible. After treatment, our focus shifts to recovery, helping you regain mobility, manage lymphedema, and address scar tissue discomfort. With personalized care, we support you in reclaiming control of your body and achieving a renewed sense of wellness.

Techniques for Optimal Recovery

Our licensed physical therapists are specially trained in techniques that support breast cancer survivors through each phase.

  • Swelling in the arm, chest, or breast area often follows lymph node removal or radiation. Our therapists provide MLD and other techniques to reduce swelling, stimulate circulation, and ease discomfort.

  • Post-surgical scarring and radiation can restrict movement in the shoulder and chest. We help restore flexibility through gentle, targeted exercises, improving mobility in affected areas and reducing pain.

  • Cancer treatment can weaken muscles, impacting posture, endurance, and flexibility. Our exercises are designed to strengthen the upper body, improve posture, and restore a natural range of motion, allowing you to return to a more active lifestyle.

  • Our holistic approach includes gentle exercise, relaxation techniques, and movement education to help alleviate pain and reduce cancer-related fatigue, allowing you to regain energy and vitality.

  • We provide education on self-care techniques such as lymphatic drainage and radiation fibrosis massage, empowering you to manage symptoms independently. Our experts also guide you in selecting and using compression garments to reduce lymphedema and post-surgery swelling effectively.

Why Early and Ongoing Physical Therapy Matters

Research shows that early physical therapy improves outcomes, reducing complications and enhancing the body’s response to treatment. By beginning therapy at diagnosis and continuing through recovery, we ensure that you have expert, compassionate support through each stage, focusing on your healing and resilience.

Empowering You Every Step of the Way

You don’t have to face this journey alone. At PTPrehab, our mission is to be your ally, providing ongoing, personalized support so you can regain strength, restore mobility, and look forward with confidence. Let us partner with you, from diagnosis through each step of your survivorship journey.

Benefits of Telehealth Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors

Our telehealth services make it easy to access expert care from the comfort of your home, reducing the need for travel while providing flexibility in your schedule.

  • Safe and Convenient Access
    Receive high-quality, individualized care without the stress of in-person appointments.

  • Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Support
    We work with you over time, adjusting your treatment plan as your needs evolve.

  • Flexible Scheduling
    Schedule sessions at times that best fit your routine, allowing you to prioritize healing without disruption.