Reclaim Strength: Oncology Rehabilitation & Lymphedema Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients
"You don't know what you have until you've lost it."
This statement takes on particular meaning in the face of life-changing diagnoses like breast cancer. At Luna Lymphatic Care in Cherry Hill, NJ, we strive to provide treatment and hope to those who are dealing with the pain and loss of function associated with cancer and its treatments, breast cancer in particular. Explore our treatment options below aimed at getting you back to your life
General Cancer Rehabilitation Services With a Specialty in Breast Cancer
Pre-Cancer Treatment Conditioning for Strength & Mobility
Prehab for strength, movement, and endurance to prepare you for the potential effects of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. We do this by educating you in an exercise program designed specifically for you that can be done in your home based on your specific needs and abilities.
Shoulder Mobility for Radiation Therapy Recovery
We work to improve the available motion in the shoulder to maximize the comfort of receiving radiation therapy. We use stretching performed by our certified therapy staff in addition to home exercise education, which you can perform as needed throughout your radiation treatments. Weekly phone meetings with your therapist are available to track your progress and address any concerns.
Axillary Cording Treatment for Cancer Patients
Manual techniques reduce inflammation's tight and functionally limiting effects on the lymph channels that are sometimes seen with surgery or radiation. These channels can become hard and feel like wires underneath the skin, causing tightness and painful motion at the shoulder. Our skilled therapists have had extensive success in reducing the symptoms of cording and instructing patients in self-care to maintain comfortable shoulder motion.
Scar Tissue Reduction After Breast Surgery
We work toward aiding the skin of the surgery sites to heal as mobile and comfortable as possible. This is done with manual soft tissue techniques and best practices using other modalities such as kinesiotape, cupping, and instrument-aided soft tissue mobilization.
Pain Management Through Neuroscience Education
We explain pain and teach techniques to harness the mind to control it holistically. This is done in conjunction with mindful exercise participation.
Fatigue Management for Radiation & Chemotherapy Recovery
Exercise for strength and endurance is used to combat the tiredness experienced by many individuals receiving radiation and/or chemotherapy. This fatigue can last the course of the treatments and for months afterward. Learning correct exercise techniques and intensity coupled with education in energy conservation gives many the ability to continue life's activities through treatment. Exercise programs are custom-designed to be performed at home, limiting the need to add other appointments to your already congested treatment schedule. Support through the program is performed by weekly phone meetings between you and your therapist.
Neuropathy & Balance Therapy for Chemotherapy Patients
Sensation altered by certain chemotherapy treatments may cause balance difficulties; we teach ways to compensate for this, reducing the risk of falling. These exercise programs are custom-designed based on your ability levels and daily activities.
Post-Cancer Rehabilitation for Strength & Flexibility
We strive to help return strength, endurance, and flexibility that may have been lost during cancer treatments. This is done through custom-designed exercise programs to acknowledge your current abilities and goals to return to or start a healthy lifestyle exercise program.
Post-Cancer Treatment Exercise & Aftercare Programs
We offer guidance to those who want to return to exercise after cancer treatments but are unsure where to start. We also offer instruction to those who want to start being more physically active than before their cancer journey. Our staff has advanced and copious experience in exercise programs, including Pilates and aquatics.
Palliative Care for Cancer Patients: Comfort & Physical Support
For those whose cancer journey has progressed from the goal of cure to more chronic maintenance of the disease, we offer physical activity and comfort measures that are designed to meet the individual's ongoing changing needs. We also educate family and friends on the best strategies for assisting you with functional needs that may change throughout your journey.
Begin Your Oncology Rehabilitation & Lymphedema Therapy Journey at Luna Care
Discover the power of oncology rehabilitation. Schedule your consultation at Luna Lymphatic Care today.