Why start a post-mastectomy rehabilitation program? There are many reasons why one should start a post mastectomy rehabilitation program, and we have come up with several clearly defined goals:
While clearly defined goals are important, our staff is very sensitive to your individual needs. We will work with you to achieve realistic and achievable goals.
We also use a modality called the Acuscope Pain Management System that can also help break up adhesions and scar tissue with little to no pain.
Scar tissues and adhesions often develop over time following surgery. The body goes through four phases of wound healing. Upon the last phase of wound repair the tissue remodels so that fibres are aligned with directions of tensile and compressive forces that are applied to tissue. At some point during the healing phase there may be abnormal wound healing, or after following surgery that pain limits movement, keeping joints and movements limited causing scar tissues to develop. Scars can become dysfunctional if they aren’t mobilized properly during the healing process. Eventually scars or adhesions develop and become more restrictive, causing reduced range of motion and in some cases pain.
As mentioned earlier, the techniques involved to treat scar tissue and adhesions tend to be deeper and more aggressive techniques. Some of the techniques involved may be skin rolling, cupping and myofascial release, which can help reduce adhesions and scar tissue. The techniques outlined take time to have an effect, and there may be a small difference following each treatment, but in time these adhesions will help improve range of motion.
The earlier a client comes in following surgery, the less time will be required to heal. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of this program through your extended health insurance, either under physiotherapy and/or massage therapy. If you have any questions about Post Mastectomy Rehabilitation, please contact the experts at Dynamic Physiotherapy.