Breast Cancer Care
Community Hospital Services
- Anticoagulation Clinic
- Audiology
- Bariatric Medicine
- Breast Cancer Care
- Cardiovascular Services
- Central Laboratory
- Chest Pain Center
- Community Cardiology Center
- Community Diagnostic Center
- Community Surgery Center
- Concussion Clinic
- da Vinci Surgical System
- Diabetes Center
- Diagnostic Imaging Services/Radiology
- Family Birthing Center
- Fitness Pointe
- Guide to Outpatient Services
- Home Health
- Immediate Care
- Occupational Health
- Oncology Center
- Outpatient Centre, St. John
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Radiation Oncology
- Sleep Diagnostics
- Sinus Treatment
- Sports Medicine
- Stroke Care
- Therapy Services
- Women's Diagnostic Center
- Wound/Ostomy Clinic
How Can We Help You?
Breast Cancer Care
Physical Therapy
Some patients have physical therapy needs after breast cancer surgery or treatment. Our Therapists evaluate a patient and design an individualized therapy plan of care based on needs, deficits, and patient's goals. Therapy services after breast cancer surgery address the following goals:
- Improve range of motion (arm or shoulder)
- Improve strength
- Prevent or improve lymphedema
- Assist with return to exercise or usual daily activities
- Pain relief (shoulder, chest, axilla)
Lymphedema is the swelling of the tissues in the breast area that may occur in women who have had a lymph node dissection and/or radiation therapy. Certified lymphedema therapists use a variety of treatments including direct lymphatic massage, compression garments or bandaging and the use of a pump - or a combination of treatments that work best for each patient. Lymphedema therapy is provided with a prescription order from a physician.
Certified Therapists and Lymphedema specialists are available through the hospital's physical therapy departments:
Community Hospital - 219-836-4527
St. Catherine Hospital - 219-392-7400
St. Mary Medical Center - 219-947-6850
