Physical Therapy & Breast Cancer: Full STEP Presentation by Maria Cristina Vélez, PT (En Español)

In this full presentation, Maria Cristina Vélez, PT, shares her expertise on the vital role that physical therapy plays in the recovery and long-term wellbeing of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Speaking entirely in Spanish, Maria Cristina of Northwell Health explains how movement, therapeutic exercise, and education can help reduce pain, restore mobility, improve strength, and support patients as they reclaim confidence and autonomy after surgery and treatment.

Throughout her talk, Maria Cristina highlights:
How physical therapy can reduce the risk of complications after mastectomy
The importance of resistance training to preserve muscle mass and bone health
Ways to safely return to daily activities with greater comfort and confidence
How emotional and physical rehabilitation go hand in hand
The empowerment that comes from gradual progress—one stretch, one breath, and one step at a time

This presentation is part of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program’s STEP Video Series (Survivorship, Treatment, Education & Peer Support), funded by the CDC to deliver accessible, bilingual education for individuals facing breast cancer across New York State.

If you or someone you know could benefit from support, resources, or someone to talk to, our hotline is here for you:
800-877-8077
[email protected]
breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

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