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Cancer Rehabilitation

Specialized rehabilitation to restore strength, mobility, and confidence during and after cancer treatment.
Cancer rehabilitation exercise session focused on rebuilding strength and mobility

Rebuild Strength · Regain Confidence · Restore Quality of Life

Our cancer rehabilitation program supports patients through every stage of treatment and recovery, with a strong focus on safe, progressive rehabilitation exercises tailored to individual needs. Rooted in the principles of exercise oncology, we address the physical side effects of cancer and its treatments—such as fatigue, weakness, post-surgical pain, and reduced mobility—while helping you safely return to your daily activities.

How It Helps

By combining gentle movement, targeted strengthening, and structured rehabilitation strategies, cancer rehabilitation reduces discomfort, improves independence, and enhances overall quality of life.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Regain mobility and strength following cancer-related surgeries such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, or colon resection (colectomy).

Guidance on safe movement and exercise with an ostomy bag.

Rehabilitation for scar tissue, pain, and stiffness to restore function.

Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording)

Targeted manual therapy and rehabilitation exercises to release tightness and restore range of motion after breast or lymph node surgery.

Fatigue Management

Structured activity plans that use evidence-based rehabilitation to reduce exhaustion and build daily energy reserves.

Lymphedema Support

Education and guided rehabilitation strategies to safely manage swelling.

Strength & Endurance Rebuilding

Exercise oncology–based programs designed to progressively rebuild capacity lost during cancer treatment.

Pain Reduction

Gentle, targeted rehabilitation techniques to ease discomfort from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.

Return to Daily Activities

Rehabilitation that supports safe re-engagement with work, hobbies, and everyday routines..

Meet our Reconditioning Team

LeeAnne Gullett

LeeAnne Gullett

Chief Operating Officer
Certified Athletic Therapist
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Whitney Dikoume, Private Surgeon

Whitney Dikoume

Certified Athletic Therapist
Operations Manager
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Brandon Thome

Brandon Thome

Certified Athletic Therapist
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Frequently Asked Questions

These appoiintments can be done locally or via Telemedicine. In most cases, the only travel required is for the surgery itself.

Anything done in AB on an AB resident is available for us virtually on NetCare. Alternatively we can check if the imaging clinic has an online portal that we have access to (or can get access to). If not, we would have to arrange getting the physical images to the clinic for your surgeon to review. Two options here: You can call and request that they send them to us or that you pick them up and bring them with you to your appointment, this way tends to be a bit quicker. If we cannot do this, we would send you a consent form to grant us the ability to request them for you. Then we would wait for them in the mail.

The appointment length itself is 1hour. The duration over which the injections provide relief is variable. Research suggests pain relief lasting between six and twelve months, and 60-70% of patients experience some form of pain relief. There are still a group of patients who receive no benefit from PRP injection.

Athletic Therapists go to school exclusively for Orthopaedic evaluation, treatment and care, and are experts in the field of orthopaedics. They work both on the field providing emergency care, as well as in the clinic where they provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, and pre/post-operative rehabilitation. Our Athletic Therapists work under the medical directives of our surgeons and collaborate with our Strength and Conditioning team. Difference is the focus/expertise in Orthopaedics + acute injuries.

Proper nutrition plays a key role in preparing your body for surgery and supporting a smooth, effective recovery. To help optimize your outcomes, we collaborate with registered dietitians, nutrition coaches, and also offer access to EnRoute, a curated nutritional support program. These resources ensure you receive personalized guidance on fueling your body before and after surgery for the best possible healing and results.

Still have questions?

Whether you’re curious about our surgical options, injury care, reconditioning programs, or performance training, our team is here to guide you. Reach out anytime and we’ll help you understand your options so you can take the next step with confidence.

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