Symptoms and Conditions Treated
The diagnosis of breast cancer carries with it not only the treatment for the disease, but also the dysfunction and pain that occurs as a result of treatment. When muscloskeletal abnormalities occur as a result breast cancer interventions, physical therapy is indicated as part of a multi-disciplinary medical approach. Proper treatment can minimize and eradicate these symptoms.
- Lymphedema (swelling)
- arm
- breast
- trunk
- Impaired Range of Motion
- inability to raise arm over head
- difficulty with arm positioning for radiation
- problems with upper body dressing
- Weight Gain
- Pain and Dysfunction
- arm
- trunk
- breast
- Cording (sensation of “pulling” in tissue )
- axillary web syndrome
- post-operative cording
- lymphatic cording
- venous cording
- Impaired Strength
- Impaired Exercise Tolerance
Disclaimer: The Breast Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks to educate the community on musculoskeletal causes of pain and dysfunction as a result of breast cancer. Specific medical advice and/or answers to your personal health questions will require a full examination by one of our physical therapists. This website is not intended to be a substitute for a medical evaluation, but rather as an educational resource.