Oncology Rehabilitation

Medical studies have proven that exercise improves health-related outcomes in those with cancer. Individualized physical therapy can help minimize and manage the associated side effects from cancer, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation such as fatigue, depressive symptoms, lymphedema, physical function, and health-related quality of life. The Alpine Physical Therapy Oncology Rehabilitation Team strives to optimize movement across the lifespan of individuals impacted by cancer. Through our individualized oncology physical therapy services and developed comprehensive treatment plan, we are dedicated to maximizing your lifelong health, function, and quality of life. 

Alpine’s Oncology Rehabilitation Program provides specialized services to address the effects of cancer including:
  • Lymphedema management
  • Scar tissue mobilization 
  • Balance 
  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Gait, stair, and transfers
  • Movement patterns and motor control 
  • Strength
  • Range of motion and mobility
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Bone health 
  • Sleep 
  • Fatigue 
  • Post-operative care
  • Endurance
  • Neurological changes
  • Assistive device fitting
  • Fall risk assessment and falls reduction 
  • Relaxation, stress management, coping skills
  • Exercise dosing and prescription
  • Self-care training
  • Ability to perform activities of daily living
Alpine Physical Therapy is proud sponsor of Fit to Fight, a program empowering cancer survivors to improve their quality of life through fitness and health.

Meet Our Team

mADISON sMALL

PT, DPT

program director / therapist

Antara Quiñones

PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Lymphedema Therapist

jESS kEHOE

PT, DPT, cscs

cancer exercise SPECIALIST / therapist

Specialized Training

Our team is highly trained to treat the body as a whole with a unique skill-set to address the lymphatic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular systems. They apply manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic exercise, and Pilates-based rehabilitation to develop individualized treatment plans focused on the overall health and well-being of cancer survivors. In addition to advanced physical therapy techniques and interventions, our team is trained in the Core Align and Pilates Reformer, and aquatic therapy for additional tools and resources available to improve functional performance. From extensive clinical experiences, continued education, and training, our team is equipped to provide excellent care to meet the needs of cancer survivors. As movement specialists, we work to improve an individual’s quality of life, functional capacity, and activity tolerance.
Madison Small brings years of oncology based experience to the Alpine team. Her interest in Oncology Rehabilitation began in her undergraduate studies when she became a volunteer with Fit to Fight, which led to advancing her experiences as an Oncology Healthcare Intern at the Missoula Community Cancer Center. She then transitioned to earning her Doctorate degree and completed a physical therapy clinical rotation at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. After joining the Alpine PT team, she became the Director of the Oncology Rehabilitation Program, as well as the Clinical Director of Fit to Fight. Maddie is well embedded in the Missoula community and offers a wealth of knowledge and resources. She is passionate about how movement enhances one's quality of life.

Jess Kehoe brings an extensive knowledge of treating orthopedic injuries and guiding patients through the healing process. Jess is a specialist in working with breast cancer survivors, who understands the effects of cancer treatment and how survivors can benefit both physically and mentally with improvements in their health routine.  She also holds certification as a Cancer Exercise Specialist, which includes continuing education specifically catered to helping clients during and after cancer treatments safely return to, or begin an exercise routine.

Antara Quiñones is a nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist with an additional specialty in head and neck lymphedema. She has been providing lymphedema management and treatment for over six years in the Missoula area, helping patients to learn how to move forward to independently manage their lifelong condition with confidence.
Clinic Model
Oncology Rehabilitation is offered at our South Clinic within the Peak Health and Wellness Center on Blue Mountain Road. Participants in the Oncology Rehabilitation Program undergo a comprehensive evaluation that will lead to an individualized treatment plan. To maximize exercise and treatment options, they utilize a wide variety of equipment including Theraband®, resistance machines, cardio equipment, and specific Pilates equipment that includes Reformer, Cadillac, as well as CoreAlign® units along with manual therapy to restore optimal movement patterns.
What to Expect
On your first visit, an Oncology Rehabilitation team member will review your medical history in detail, including the type and stage of your cancer, the cancer treatments you underwent, and your goals to improve your physical function and quality of life. We will then perform a comprehensive evaluation looking at strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional movement patterns.

Based on the results from your history and evaluation, your physical therapist will develop an individualized treatment plan to address the common side effects associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Additionally, they will treat all existing impairments and will establish a progressive plan to enhance your physical function with supervised guidance to help you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Additional Resources
Get Started
1. Call Alpine South at 406-251-2323 to schedule an evaluation.
2. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment.