Physiotherapy after breast cancer

The breast, chest, arm or hand may swell after breast surgery, lymph node removal or radiotherapy. For lymphoedema, I also support appropriate compression fitting, such as an arm sleeve and hand garment where needed.

Cording can cause pulling, pain and restricted shoulder or arm movement. I combine gentle tissue techniques with mobilisation and suitable exercises, respecting tissue tolerance. Cording / AWS treatment.

After breast reconstruction with an implant or your own tissue, scars, tissue tension and restricted movement are often key concerns. I offer individually dosed scar and fascial therapy alongside adapted movement, also considering scars and symptoms at any donor site. Scar treatment begins only once wounds are fully closed and healed, with clearance from your care team. Lymphological treatment may complement care if swelling is present. Newly transferred tissue is protected; whether and when local lymphatic drainage is appropriate depends on healing and the surgical team’s instructions.

Surgical scars and tissue changes after radiotherapy can feel sensitive or tight and restrict movement. I assess how freely the skin, scar and underlying connective tissue layers, the fascia, move against each other. Carefully dosed tissue mobilisation and stretching techniques are combined with shoulder movement and self-care exercises. Wound healing, skin response and tissue tolerance guide care; local scar work starts only once the wound is fully closed.

You receive an exercise programme adapted to your symptoms, needs and stage of healing.

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