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Full Circle Physical Therapy Program for Breast Cancer Recovery

397 Willis Ave.
Williston Park, NY 11596
Phone: (516) 739-5503
Fax: (516) 739-5565
Email: Diana@
FullCircleBreastCancerPT.com

Located in the Bi-County Physical Therapy facility

SERVING THE LONG ISLAND AREA (NASSAU, SUFFOLK, QUEENS)

 

FULL CIRCLE BREAST CANCER RECOVERY PROGRAM Q&A

Why do I need physical therapy? How does PT help with breast cancer recovery?

How is physical therapy for breast cancer different from traditional forms of physical therapy?

What are some issues a specialist in breast cancer physical therapy is specifically trained to address?

What should I expect during my first regular visit?

What should I expect in follow-up visits?

How can I maintain my health after I'm discharged from physical therapy?

Does Full Circle accept my insurance?

What forms should I bring with me?

What are Diana Tjaden's credentials?

What have other patients' experiences with the Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program been like?

 

20-MINUTE INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION

Full Circle offers a complimentary initial consultation with Diana Tjaden at our Williston Park, Long Island, facility. Diana can explain the program to you more fully and answer any questions you may have. The consultation can be by phone if you prefer. Please call or email us to make arrangements.

Full Circle is a comprehensive, individualized physical therapy program designed to reduce the side effects of breast cancer for women at all phases of breast cancer recovery. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy treatment, recovering after a mastectomy or lumpectomy, or a long-time breast cancer survivor, we have a program just for you.
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A Message from
DIANA TJADEN,
Developer and Director of the Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program:

Dealing with breast cancer can be an overwhelming and emotional experience, both mentally and physically. Traditional treatment for breast cancer included surgery, including mastectomy; chemotherapy; and radiation. Today, in addition to those modalities, the importance of exercises to restore flexibility, range of motion, and strength receives much more emphasis than it did in the past. With proper guidance and education, patients are able to combat these breast cancer side effects and return to their prior levels of function.

As the Developer and Director of the Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program, I know that physical therapy intervention can help alleviate breast cancer pain and minimize scar tissue formation, loss of range of motion, and loss of strength. Typically, addressing these problems can help to reduce limitations in activity and function. As a physical therapist, I have been taught the medical aspects of cancer pathology as well as surgical and treatment management. My staff and I believe in the importance of taking a full body approach. Our strong manual therapy background enables us to successfully evaluate and treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions, which often contribute to loss of function in women with breast cancer. This philosophy focuses on identifying the causes of the muscular imbalances which commonly develop after a mastectomy or lumpectomy, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy treatment. Hands-on treatment, individualized programs, and patient education are the key components to achieving a positive outcome..

Thank you for visiting the Full Circle website. I wish you the best of luck in your journey.

—DIANA TJADEN, PT, DPT, ATC
   diana@fullcirclebreastcancerpt.com