With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Physical Therapy Month, there’s no better time to discuss how physical therapy can help cancer survivors. Dr. Julie Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS, CEO of Capitol Physical Therapy, a nine-year breast cancer survivor, shares her story and the expertise she brings as a physical therapist. Her experience and knowledge have been instrumental in creating a program that has helped her and many others get back to the things they loved after becoming cancer-free.
“What I was doing was treating myself as a physical therapist. And one of the things I noticed was nobody was talking about [including physical therapy] during my care,” explained Dr. Lombardo. So, Dr. Lombardo created a specialized cancer rehab program for breast cancer patients at Capitol Physical Therapy.
If you or someone you know is currently going through breast cancer treatment or is a breast cancer survivor, please encourage them to check out our cancer rehab program. Our trained physical therapists, under the guidance of Dr. Lombardo, will work to create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. This individualized approach ensures you receive the care and attention you deserve, helping you improve mobility, combat fatigue, reduce pain, and maintain strength and function. Wisconsin is a direct access state, meaning patients don’t need a doctor’s referral to make an appointment. Schedule an appointment with one of Capitol Physical Therapy’s therapists today!
Check out her full interview now, where she discusses her journey as a breast cancer survivor and the development of our cancer rehab program.
