Post Mastectomy Rehabilitation

The post mastectomy rehabilitation program offers many different modalities of care for patients after surgery. One component is manual lymphatic drainage which feels like a light form of massage. Compression bandaging helps to alleviate swelling associated with scar tissue pain. Myofascial release* and joint mobilization* are also beneficial treatment therapies.

Staying Abreast™ is an exercise program that is specially designed for women who are living with breast cancer. The program addresses physical conditions and side effects resulting from the following: mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy, tram flap, lat flat, breast implant reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy. Staying Abreast™ utilizes posture and alignment methods in dance, sports medicine theories, and the principle of periodization, a chronologically formatted program design for athletes. The exercise program focuses on both the upper and lower body, abdominal strengthening and spinal stability, weight control, increased bone density, and gentle exercises modified for the side effects of treatments.

*These treatments are described in more detail in their own section under the services page.