Physical Therapy After
Breast Cancer Surgery
Persistent pain, limited mobility and weakness can limit a woman’s function after a breast cancer surgery. Many women who have undergone a mastectomy, lumpectomy, axillary dissection or breast reconstruction have been helped by physical therapy.
Women who haven’t achieved full range of shoulder motion, whose return to pre-surgical activity seems stuck, are particularly good candidates.
Contact us today to make an appointment or visit our locations in Hampton Roads.
• Carrollton – Eagle Harbor Medical Associates
• Victory YMCA
• Mary Immaculate Hospital
• Denbigh Physical Therapy & OccuMed
• In Motion Physical Therapy-Norfolk
• Maryview Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Portsmouth YMCA Churchland
• Health Center at Harbour View
• Health Center at Virginia Beach
• In Motion Physical Therapy-Hilltop
• Portsmouth Blvd. Physical Therapy & OccuMed
• Boo Williams Sportsplex
Need a different program?
In Motion’s staff consists of caring professionals who have advanced training.
First, your physical therapist will evaluate your condition by assessing your mobility, strength, posture, and function. Next, they’ll provide a customized program of physical therapy to help you recover movement and mobility.
Breast Cancer Surgery and Lymphedema
Lymphedema can be a problem after breast surgery. It occurs when the ability of the lymphatic system to transport fluid has been compromised. Lymphatic fluid would normally be carried from the tissues surrounding the chest to the circulatory system. With lymphedema, fluid cannot move back effectively through the lymph vessels and the protein rich fluid accumulates in the tissues.
In Motion’s therapists are trained to treat lymphedema with Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy, a gentle, non-invasive therapy that restores lymphatic flow. This therapy is based on simple actions:
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Multi -layered compression
- Bandaging
- Compression pump
- Exercises and skin care