Sentara Therapy Center - Cancer Rehab

Sentara Therapy Center Cancer Rehab focuses on the unique physical needs to two groups of people - those undergoing active cancer treatment and those who are in the post-treatment phase. Treatments are provided by physical therapists with specialized certification in the treatment of lymphedema. Our goal is to help reduce the physical side effects of cancer treatment, and improve quality of life and day-to-day function.

Problems that may be addressed include:

• Lymphedema (swelling) of the arms, legs, or face
• Joint stiffness or pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fatigue
• Scar and soft tissue tightness
• Balance issues caused by numbness or tingling of the feet (peripheral neuropathy)
• Postural changes

Services and treatments

• Pre- and post-operative assessment of function
• Scar management
• Treatment for post-operative swelling
• Management of cording (Axillary Web Syndrome)
• Upper and lower extremity lymphedema using Complete Decongestive
• Therapy
• Education for lymphedema prevention & energy conservation
• Balance training
• Treatment for cancer-related fatigue
• Massage Therapy