Our Services
Since 2005, Catalyst has focused on helping people remain active through a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Whether it’s recovering from surgery, managing cancer-related fatigue, living with lymphedema, or ramping up your exercise regimen after completing treatment, Catalyst can help.
Post Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation
Physical therapy is an integral part of recovering from the surgical treatment of various cancers. It can help reduce post-operative swelling, restore movement and strength, and improve overall function. Learn safe exercises and self care practices throughout the phases of your recovery. Your oncology PT will work in coordination with your surgical and oncology team. Skilled PT provided for the following:
mastectomy/lumpectomy
lymph node dissection
head and neck cancer surgery
melanoma removal/resection
breast reconstruction (implants, DIEP, TUG)
axillary cording/axillary web syndrome (AWS)
Lymphedema Therapy
Lymphedema is a swelling condition that can develop after parts of the lymphatic system are damaged by cancer treatments. It can be treated with complete decongestive therapy (CDT). CDT includes lymphatic massage, compression bandaging, exercise, skin care, and use of compression garments. Physical therapy for lymphedema aims to reduce swelling, obtain compression garments, when appropriate, and develop self-care practices to manage this chronic condition. Skilled PT provided for the following:
secondary lymphedema (arm, leg, face/neck, pelvic region)
primary lymphedema
lymphedema risk reduction/education
lipidema
post lymphatic surgeries
Strength and Balance Training
Cancer treatment often causes a loss of strength, stamina and, sometimes, balance. Exercise is the best way to regain function. Knowing how much and which exercises to do during and after cancer treatment isn’t always clear. Cancer PT can help guide your exercise program so that you’re doing the right exercises at the right time in your recovery. Get an individualized exercise program.
yoga home program
stretching program
gym or home-based weight training program
gym or home-based aerobic exercise program
