While treatments for breast cancer are saving more and more lives, many of them including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, can result in life-changing side effects.

Research has shown that physical therapists specially trained in Oncology can develop a customized plan of care directed to help you:
   *Decrease and control swelling
   *Improve flexibility and strength
   *Rebuild muscle
   *Correct posture
   *Increase energy levels

Your physical therapist will guide you through a series of stretching, strengthening, aerobic, and posture exercises that will help restore range of motion and decrease your level of pain. Your therapist may also show you how to manage swelling and reduce your risk of infection with the use of compression bandages, massage, garments and exercise.

Pain and discomfort can limit or disable us from doing the things that are important to us. We want to help you get back to feeling like you!

The following Spooner clinics offer breast cancer rehabilitation:

Spooner Physical Therapy Ahwatukee

Spooner Physical Therapy Desert Ridge

Spooner Physical Therapy Estrella

Spooner Physical Therapy Phoenix

Call us today if you answer "yes" to one or more of the following questions AND you have a history of breast cancer:

* Do you feel a “pull” or tightness in your arm, chest or side when you reach overhead or fasten your bra?

* Do you have swelling in your arms, hand or breast?

* Are your rings tight?

* Is your affected arm weaker?

* Do you want to return to normal activity, but aren’t sure how to start?

* Do you feel tired a lot of the time?

* Do you have trouble getting your arm overhead for radiation treatment?