BCR
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Physical therapy for oncology rehab is an effective way to help reduce these side effects of cancer treatment and improve quality of life.
Cancer treatments can take a dramatic toll on the body, leaving patients feeling weak and in pain.
Physical therapy for oncology rehab is an effective way to help reduce these side effects of cancer treatment and improve quality of life.
Manual therapy is effective for a variety of conditions, including:
We'll make sure that your body is mobile, resilient, strong, and optimized for the performance of life.
Our Process
At deBorja Physical Therapy We Do Our Best For Our Patients
01
Tell Us Your Story
We want to hear your story. The full thing. No shortcuts. We want to learn about your journey, your interests and passions, and how this has been affecting your life.
This is your chance to tell us everything you want– including your health goals and aspirations, no matter how big or small.
02
Get Some Clarity
We will explain the possible causes behind your symptoms as well as explain the timeline for recovery.
Our goal throughout therapy is to give you the knowledge and tools to understand how this condition occurred in the first place, how to address it now, and how to prevent it from causing problems in the future.
03
Resolve Your Pain and Build Resiliency
1- Reduce the pain and symptoms you’re experiencing
2- Find the root cause of the issue and correct it
3- Build up your body’s strength and resiliency so you can pursue the activities you love.
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation FAQ
We understand that you may have some questions about Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and how it works. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand the process.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer them.
How can Dr. deBorja help me?
Dr. Angie deBorja, PT, DPT, CLT is trained to work with people who have been affected by cancer and can create individualized treatment plans that focus on:
- Strengthening muscles
- Increasing range-of-motion
- Improving balance control
- Reducing pain levels
- Managing swelling or lymphedema
- Easing fullness and tightness from radiation treatment
- And overall helping patients get back to their regular activities.
How would I know what I'm doing is good?
We maintain close communication with your oncology team for safe treatment and compliance with precautions prescribed by your team.
What are the benefits?
By participating in physical therapy, patients recovering from cancer may be able to experience improved strength and endurance which could lead to better long term outcomes during recovery from cancer treatments.
Research studies repeatedly show that a prescribed and regular program of physical activity including moderate aerobic activity and strength training
can improve survivorship, prevention of up to 7 cancers, and support overall function and quality of life.
Contact deBorja Physical Therapy today about Breast Cancer Rehabilitation / Oncology Rehabilitation to help you on your road to active recovery.
Clinic Hours By Appointment Only
Mon, Wednesday: 9:30 - 5 pm
Tuesday Thursday: 12 - 4 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 4pm
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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
All information on this website is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website.