Post Mastectomy Rehabilitation

Program Goals:

To promote progress of post-surgery healing
To alleviate pain and swelling after surgery
To assist in preventing formation of scar tissue
To increase mobility post-surgery
To increase strength and flexibility postsurgery
To assist in restoring an upright posture
To restore or increase physical stamina after surgery and treatments
To assist in preventing lymphedema by promoting drainage of lymphatic fluids.

Program

Post Mastectomy Rehab Program is designed specifically for the following surgeries with special consideration for lymph node dissection:

Lumpectomy with no reconstruction
Mastectomy with no reconstruction
Mastectomy with implant reconstruction
Mastectomy with Abdominal TRAM for FREE flap

Phases of Staying Abreast Program

Phase I - Immediately Post-Surgery

Exercises designed to be performed as soon as possible after surgery, in the hospital or at home. These exercises assist in preventing swelling, tightness, frozen shoulder, scar tissue, relieving muscle pain and tension and to promote healing.

Phase II - Up to 6 weeks Post-Surgery

Exercised designed to continue to prevent weakness and loss of flexibility, relieve stiffness, prevent muscle atrophy, increase physical endurance, and improve one’s sense of well being.

Phase III- 6-10 weeks Post-Surgery

Exercised are designed to progress toward more challenging upper body techniques. Aerobic activities, flexibility training and mild strength training can be initiated utilizing Thera-Bands®. Swiss ball programs may also be utilized at this time.

Phase IV- 10 weeks Post-Surgery

Exercises are designed at an advanced level progressing stretching techniques. Active aerobic, accelerated walking, aerobic endurance, cross circuit training and cross training aerobic activities are utilized during this phase.

Resuming daily lifestyle activities is encouraged following safe guidelines for a post-surgery exercise protocol.

Hammond-Henry Hospital Imaging Services
600 North College Avenue
Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (309) 944-9169
Email: brucemace@hammondhenry.com

Our Commitment

At Hammond-Henry Hospital we are committed to assuring a high-quality treatment process. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our patients. We work closely with your physician to develop your recovery program, as frequent communication occurs throughout the treatment process. The therapist also spends individualized time with patient education and training on the recovery and therapeutic process.