How to know if you have Lymphedema after Breast Cancer
This post is about lymphedema after breast cancer, a condition that causes swelling in the arm or chest, and it can be a side effect of breast cancer treatment. If you are living with lymphedema after breast cancer, this article can be helpful because it discusses what lymphedema is, how it occurs, and how to manage it. You will also learn about the importance of seeing a doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms of lymphedema.
Lingering Mastectomy Pain? Manage Scar Tissue Discomfort, learn how to soften scar tissue
Struggling with scar tissue pain years after your mastectomy? This informative post by Physical Therapist Kelly provides solutions to manage discomfort. Learn about causes, self-care techniques, and when to seek professional help.
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation; What to Expect. Learn also about my Breast Cancer Rehab Program
Don't Fear Post-Mastectomy Limitations! Check out this comprehensive Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Recovery Guide. This post offers hope and practical strategies for regaining strength and mobility after a mastectomy. Learn about physical therapy exercises to improve arm mobility, manage scar tissue, and reduce pain. Discover how to conquer fatigue and return to your daily activities with confidence. Get moving and reclaim your life after breast cancer treatment! Learn also about my Breast Cancer Rehab Program and what to expect from it.
What is Cording and How to Get Rid of it After A Mastectomy: A Comprehensive Breast Cancer Guide
I'm a Board-Certified Oncology Clinical Specialist, and in this guide, you'll learn the most effective management strategies that will help you treat the Axillary Web Syndrome. Cording after a mastectomy is common, but you don't have to accept it as your new normal. Also known as the Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS), cording is a common side effect that can develop after breast cancer surgery. Characterized by tight, rope-like structures or bands of tissue in the armpit area, cording can be painful and limit your range of motion. However, it's possible to get rid of cording after a mastectomy.
Boost Your Strength After Mastectomy: Physical Therapist Exercises after breast cancer surgery
Don't let arm stiffness hold you back after a mastectomy! This post by physical therapist, Kelly Sturm offers gentle exercises to improve flexibility, range of motion, and reduce post-surgical discomfort. Learn how to strengthen your chest and shoulder muscles while minimizing strain. Take control of your recovery and feel stronger every day!
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Shoulder Stability Exercises after Breast Surgery or Radiation, Shoulder strengthening program
Scapular weakness is not only common after breast, melanoma, head, and neck, or shoulder surgery, it’s prominent due to poor posture and lack of use of these muscles. After surgery, focusing on scapular stability and strength can help fight against the tightness in the front of your chest. When there is tightness in the front, it has a tendency to pull the should forward, causing misalignment, and leading to shoulder injury and dysfunction. Here are some examples of some basic, but great scapular stability exercises. Check-in with your PT for the best ones for you! Check out my downloadable healthy shoulders program, designed to give you the support you need to build up healthy shoulders, minimize pain, and find hope with and after cancer
Mastectomy Scar Pain Years Later? Learn causes + effective treatment for scar tissue pain
Don't suffer in silence! Years after a mastectomy, scar tissue pain can still occur. This post explores causes and effective treatment options from a physical therapist, including self-massage techniques and stretches.