Physiotherapists have a preventative, educative and supportive role in the management of a cancer patient. Patients who have undergone a mastectomy experience: limited range of motion (ROM),weakness, pain, scarring, lymphoedema (swelling of the upper limb), scapular winging, postural changes and balance impairments. The degree of difficulty patients encounter and recovery time varies with the extent of the disease, surgical procedure, age and co‐existing problems.
Early intervention is essential for efficient recovery. Physiotherapy serves to regain normal use of the affected limb through posture correction; exercises, lymphatic drainage massage, scar mobilization, pain relieving modalities, and education about
lymphoedema and its minimisation. Consult us for additional information.
Lianca Dookran – Physiotherapist
“Hands on physio , on hand”
Contact No. – 0727294763 28 Sanhall office Park, Kirsty Close Ave, Ballito
Email- lianca.physio@gmail.com
My practice is open after hours by For your convenience
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