Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

at Progress Physiotherapy

Therapy by Katherine Lee, PT

Supporting Recovery, Restoring Confidence

Breast cancer treatment — including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy — can lead to side effects that impact mobility, strength, comfort, and overall well-being. At Progress Physiotherapy, we provide personalized rehabilitation to help manage these effects, accelerate healing, and improve quality of life.

Katherine Lee lifting weights
Katherine Lee lifting weights

Therapy by Katherine Lee, PT

Supporting Recovery, Restoring Confidence

Breast cancer treatment — including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy — can lead to side effects that impact mobility, strength, comfort, and overall well-being. At Progress Physiotherapy, we provide personalized rehabilitation to help manage these effects, accelerate healing, and improve quality of life.

Our Approach

Our physiotherapists use a combination of:

  • Manual therapy
  • Targeted exercise prescription
  • Physical Modalities, like Focus Shockwave
  • Education

to support patients through every stage of treatment and recovery.

Rehabilitation plays a vital role in:

  • Promoting physical activity and safe movement
  • Supporting weight management
  • Detecting and addressing post-operative complications early
  • Helping patients regain strength, confidence, and independence

Conditions We Address

Our program is designed to treat and manage:

  • Axillary Web Syndrome (cording)
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Post-surgical pain and swelling
  • Scar tissue and adhesions
  • Postural dysfunction
  • Lymphedema and seroma management education
  • Decreased strength and cardiovascular endurance
  • Bone density loss due to treatment
  • Cancer-related fatigue
  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) prevention

Why Physiotherapy Matters

  • Physical Activity helps improve bone density and prevents muscle wasting — both of which are affected by chemotherapy and anti-estrogen medications.
  • Weight Management is crucial. Obesity post-diagnosis is linked to lower survival rates and reduced prognosis.
  • Emotional Well-Being improves as patients regain confidence in their ability to return to work, hobbies, and daily life.

When to Start Physiotherapy

  1. Before Surgery:
    • Prepare the body
    • Learn preventive exercises
    • Take baseline measurements for comparison after treatment
  2. During Treatment:
    • Maintain shoulder range of motion (especially for those receiving radiation)
    • Manage fatigue and side effects
    • Preserve physical function
  3. After Treatment:
    • Rebuild strength and mobility
    • Restore confidence
    • Support a safe return to daily activities and physical goals

Let’s work together to support your recovery — with knowledge, movement, and compassion.
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