Leading Light Rehab Capability Statement

Oncology RecoverY, Lymphoedema Care & General Physiotherapy

Official OncoLaser™ Provider – The Leader in Cancer Rehabilitation

Leading Light Rehab is a rehabilitation clinic based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, with a focus on oncology recovery and lymphoedema management. We also warmly welcome clients presenting with general physiotherapy and sports injury concerns. We support people before, during, and after cancer treatment -- and across a broad range of musculoskeletal and physical rehabilitation needs -- with safe, evidence-aligned therapies that reduce symptom burden, restore function, and improve quality of life. 

As an official OncoLaser™ provider, we integrate the world’s leading photobiomodulation technology with rehabilitation services to deliver faster, gentler, and more complete recovery for patients across a wide spectrum. 

What we treat

We help patients experiencing:

  • Radiation-related fibrosis and soft-tissue changes
  • Lymphoedema & subclinical swelling
  • Axillary web syndrome (cording)
  • Post-surgical pain, swelling & scar tightness
  • Chemo-related fatigue & neuropathy
  • Reduced range of motion (shoulder, neck, jaw, pelvic floor)
  • Persistent pain following surgery or radiation
  • Sports injuries. sprains & strains
  • Arthritis & joint pain
  • Bursitis & tendinopathy 
  • Plantar fasciitis & heel pain 
  • General musculoskeletal pain & rehabilitation

Our Core services

OncoLaser™ Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT)

  • Reduces pain, inflammation, fibrosis, and swelling
  • Supports tissue healing before and after radiation
  • Improves energy, sleep, functional capacity, and comfort
  • Safe, non-thermal, non-invasive, evidence-aligned

Lymphoedema Management

  • Early detection, prevention and monitoring
  • Manual lymphatic drainage
  • Compression and garment advice and prescription
  • Surgical pathway support

Cancer Rehabilitation

  • Shoulder and upper limb recovery post breast surgery
  • Scar mobilisation and cording release
  • Fatigue and gradual strength return
  • Pelvic floor support after pelvic cancers

Scar Management and Laser-Assisted Healing

  • Scar desensitisation
  • Soft-tissue mobilisation
  • PBMT for improved healing and flexibility

physiotherapy services

  • Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
  • Sports injury rehabilitation
  • Joint, muscle & soft tissue care
  • Exercise prescription and functional recovery

Why refer to us?

  • Official OncoLaser™ Provider – clinicians trained in the gold-standard PBMT protocols used internationally
  • Rapid access – appointments within 48 hours
  • Reporting to referrers – concise clinical updates after assessments
  • Continuity of care – coordination with oncology, surgery and GP teams
  • Evidence-based protocols – aligned with MASCC, ISOO, and emerging PBMT guidelines
  • Local clinic with a focus on oncology recovery, also accepting general physiotherapy concerns and sports injury referrals

Who we work with

  • Breast surgeons
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Medical oncologists
  • Cancer support organisations
  • Survivorship and rehabilitation programs
  • Sports medicine practitioners
  • Orthopaedic surgeons
  • General practitioners -- GP referrals welcome