Breast Cancer

Breast cancer surgery including mastectomy, wide local excision and breast reconstruction can result in restrictions in range of movement, weakness at the shoulder joint and cording. Scar therapy is extremely important following surgery and is helpful in reducing your risk of developing cording. Following breast cancer surgery further treatment including radiotherapy may be required. Physiotherapy is important in reducing pain, improving the appearance of your scar, restoring range of movement and strength and helping return to your normal day to day life, as well as getting you prepared for radiotherapy. Our physiotherapists provide highly specialised assessments and will provide treatments including scar massage, cording management, education, rehabilitation including exercises and deep breathing techniques.