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Post-Operative Breast Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation Are you experiencing pain, stiffness, weakness, swelling or loss of function as a result of breast cancer treatment or surgery? These symptoms may occur in the post-operative or post-treatment period. If they become prolonged or affect your function, most can be successfully treated in a short period of time by a physical therapist. The sooner one of these conditions is detected the easier it is to treat. Most of these conditions are a result of postural change and fear of moving the affected arm, often combined with pre-existing conditions. These then lead to muscle shortening, scar tissue formation, stiffness, swelling and ultimately weakness, all of which are preventable with individualized physical therapy. For many patients, this decline in function can be lessened or reversed through therapy and education. Treatment at our therapy centers for Post Breast Cancer Rehabilitation includes:
Treatment Results At our therapy centers, we understand that your health and your time are valuable. This is why we have designed services that will accommodate women's needs with the least amount of inconvenience and the highest level of individualized care. Symptoms from surgery may besuccessfully treated by physical therapists in a comfortable, compassionate atmosphere. Our goal is to insure a timely and through evaluation followed by comprehensive physical therapy in coordination with you doctor. Emphasis is on education - each patient is given an individualized home exercise program to help your return to full daily activities as quickly as possible. back to programs page |