breast cancer rehabilitation
If you’re on this page, you don’t need to be told about the adverse side effects of breast cancer treatments, or the complications that occur with breast reconstruction.
However, I am here to tell you that you don’t have to put up with all of these issues!
Physiotherapy can help manage and even resolve many of the issues commonly associated with breast cancer treatment. These include:
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Chronic fatigue
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Cording
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Reduced fitness and strength
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Postural changes
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Shoulder pain and restriction
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Chest wall pain
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Breast and upper limb lymphoedema
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Seroma’s and haematomas (monitoring and referral)
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Peripheral neuropathy
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Sexual and pelvic dysfunction
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Scarring fibrosis
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Radiation fibrosis
You may have one or all these side effects. They may have occurred straight after surgery, during treatment or after treatment had finished. It is important to understand that there is hope for improvement at whatever point in time you are right now.
Using a combination of gentle hands-on techniques, combined with exercise and education, together we can improve your quality of life so that you can finally get back to living the life your deserve.
lymphoedema monitoring
Lymphoedema is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. To assist with accurate diagnosis and monitoring, my clinic features a dedicated SOZO Impedimed device onsite. This industry-standard technology can accurately measure the presence of lymphoedema, and monitor progress over time. The scan takes just minutes and is completely painless. These units are often in the major cancer clinic therefore it can be difficult to access regular monitoring. Having one in the middle of the north-east suburbs is a game changer!
Enquiries are welcome from other lymphoedema service providers, breast care nurses and GPs who are looking for this service. Please call the clinic and our friendly reception staff can talk you through the process of booking in.
Complete confidentiality is assured as well as confidence that your client remains yours. All results will be emailed to you immediately and stored for comparison.
