• Team Approach: our physical and occupational therapists work closely with surgeons, oncologists, nurses, and care managers to coordinate rehabilitation before, during, and after a patient’s hospital stay.

• Before Surgery: rehabilitation can begin pre-operatively by referring the patient for a pre-operative rehab evaluation. During this visit, important pre-operative measurements are made in order to document baseline girth and function. The patient is also provided with instruction and practice in exercises and ADL techniques that will be used post-operatively.

• Inpatient Therapy: an inpatient rehabilitation referral post-operative will provide simple exercises, positioning strategies to limit edema, and compensatory skills for daily activities to ensure that the patient is able to care for herself and is able to do the exercises correctly and safely.

• Outpatient Therapy: outpatient therapy can begin two to three weeks after surgery and/or later on in the recovery process, to help women experiencing ongoing or latent onset of physical impairments, pain and difficulty performing activities of daily living. Rehabilitation goals and treatment are individualized to meet each person’s unique needs and expectations. Specially trained therapists are available at all of our Regional Therapy Center locations.

To be referred to the Breast Cancer-Related Rehabilitation Program at Saratoga Hospital, please speak to your physician and discuss the appropriateness of these services for you, and request a prescription to begin therapy.

Five Convenient Regional Therapy Center Locations.

Call 518-583-8383 for more information or to make an appointment for any location.