Feel Stronger, Live Better: Personalized Therapy After Breast Cancer

Every October, the world comes together to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the conversation doesn’t stop at diagnosis and treatment. For many survivors, the true challenge begins after treatment when it’s time to heal physically, emotionally, and functionally.

 Understanding the Physical Toll of Breast Cancer

While every person’s journey is unique, breast cancer treatment often includes a combination of:

• Surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node dissection)
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy
• Hormonal therapy
  
  

These treatments, while life-saving, can also lead to pain, weakness, reduced mobility, fatigue, and emotional stress. Many women experience limited range of motion in the shoulders a met ind arms, scar tissue formation, swelling (lymphedema), or numbness and tingling post-surgery.

That’s where physical and occupational therapy come in.

How Physical Therapy Helps Breast Cancer Survivors

Physical therapists are movement experts who can guide patients through a safe and effective recovery plan. Our goal is to help you regain strength, mobility, and comfort.

Key benefits of physical therapy include:

• Restoring shoulder and arm movement after surgery
• Reducing pain and stiffness through gentle stretching and manual therapy
• Improving posture affected by protective movements or post-surgical habits
• Managing fatigue and rebuilding endurance
• Preventing or treating lymphedema through specialized techniques and exercise
• Strengthening core and back muscles to support full-body function
  
  

All exercises and interventions are tailored to your current energy level, medical status, and comfort.

In-Home Physical Therapy: Recover Where You're Most Comfortable

We understand that post-treatment, many patients prefer to stay home. That’s why we offer in-home physical therapy, allowing you to heal in a safe, familiar environment with no waiting rooms or travel required.

Our therapists bring everything you need right to your door and work one-on-one with you in your space.

How Occupational Therapy Supports Daily Living After Breast Cancer

Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping you return to the everyday activities that matter most. Whether it’s brushing your hair, reaching for a mug, cooking, or getting dressed, our OTs are here to help you do it safely and comfortably.

Occupational therapy can help:

• Adapt your home for safety and ease of movement
• Improve fine motor skills and grip strength
• Provide energy conservation strategies to prevent fatigue
• Support emotional well-being by helping you re-engage in activities you love
• Assist in returning to work or hobbies through gradual reintegration and ergonomic education
  
  

Emotional Support and Empowerment

Beyond the physical, recovery is also emotional. Our therapists build trusting relationships with our patients, offering motivation, empathy, and encouragement every step of the way.

Many breast cancer survivors report feeling empowered by therapy it helps them take control of their healing process and feel more like themselves again.

Call to schedule your initial evaluation today! 

Our expert team of therapists at Reddy Care Physical, Occupational & Aquatic therapy, located throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan can help . 

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021  Tel. (516) 829.0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420.2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367.1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243.0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005  Tel. (516) 344.0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224.8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992.2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580.0125

Bay Shore: 1470 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore NY, 11706 Tel:(631)-446.1480

Amityville: 565 Albany Ave Amityville NY, 11701 Tel:(631)-532.0906

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): Tel: (516) 829.0030 

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.