In general, physical therapy can improve strength, range of motion, bone density, posture control, balance and cardiovascular endurance. A physical therapist meets with patients and designs an individual, evidence based program. Most facilities offer both in person and telemedicine visits. A doctor’s prescription is needed to schedule an appointment. Good Shepherd Penn Partners is the physical therapy provider affiliated with Penn Medicine.
Visit Good Shepherd Penn Partners or call 877-969-7342, for further information.
Fatigue is a common and difficult side effect of cancer and its treatments. By becoming more active, you can also begin to regain some of the strength that cancer treatment often takes away. Good Shepherd Penn Partners therapists can provide rehabilitation services to manage conditions related to cancer related fatigue.
Visit Good Shepherd Penn Partners or call 877-969-7342, for further information.
The Strength After Breast Cancer Program is sponsored by Good Shepherd Penn Partners. Certified therapists work with breast cancer patients to help rebuild strength, mobility and endurance. Ask you your oncology clinician if you would benefit from this specialized treatment. A prescription is required.
Visit the Strength After Breast Cancer Program or call 877-969-7342, for further information.
In the Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic, medical providers trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will help to optimize your physical functioning in the setting of your cancer and/or cancer treatment. These providers are skilled in the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems and can help to address conditions such as lymphedema, chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, deconditioning and pain.
To schedule an appointment call 215-893-2600.
Virtual Physical Activity Group for Breast Cancer Survivors
Penn Medicine hosts a monthly meeting held virtually to help motivate breast cancer survivors to move.
Visit Penn Medicine Cancer Support Group for further information.
Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia
Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia is an advocacy group with free programs on many topics including exercise, nutrition, and mind body wellness.
Visit Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia for further information.
Yoga Therapy for Cancer Patients and Caregivers Affected by Cancer
Michele Stortz is a yoga therapist who specializes in yoga therapy for cancer patients. She leads two weekly virtual yoga classes which are adapted to meet the needs of individuals living with cancer and their caregivers.
Visit Abramson Cancer Center Support Groups for further information.
Yoga for Cancer Patients, Survivors and their Family
Join yoga practitioner, Tali Ben-Josef, who leads two virtual weekly yoga classes for all levels geared toward individuals living with cancer and their caregivers.
Visit Penn Radiation Oncology Quality of Life for further information.
OncoLink is a trusted online resource for up-to-date cancer information. OncoLink has a section dedicated to Exercise & Cancer, offering safe exercise practices for patients with cancer which includes educational links on the importance of exercise and examples of strength and aerobic exercises including pictures and videos. Other topics include: treatment information, side effect management, coping with cancer, survivorship care plans.
Visit OncoLink for further information.
LiveStrong is a comprehensive program for survivors offered virtually or on site with certified fitness instructors, at no cost at many YMCA's.
Visit Live Strong for further information.
A wellness program focused on incorporating complementary therapies for Penn Medicine patients recently diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. The program is currently virtual.
Visit Unite for HER for further information.