Lymphatic drainage after breast cancer in London

Physiotherapy treatment after breast cancer surgery

Women with breast cancer might need to undergo surgery as part of their treatment.  This includes procedures such as:

• Biopsy
• Lymph node removal
• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy
• Breast reconstruction

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Breast Cancer & Physiotherapy (Mastectomy, Biopsy, Lumpectomy)

How our London based physiotherapist can help after a breast cancer surgery ? (Mastectomie)

Breast cancer procedures might affect the range of motion of your arm and shoulder and cause pain and stiffness. All this in turn will affect your ability to carry out day to day tasks independently. Breast cancer physiotherapy treatment can help reduce the levels of pain and discomfort and improve function, flexibility and the range of movement in your shoulder and arm.

Lymphatic Drainage to Reduce Lymphoedema

The removal of lymph nodes after breast cancer can also cause secondary lymphoedema, which can be treated with specific manual Lymphatic drainage to reduce the swelling. This is a special kind of massage performed by our specialised physiotherapist based in London, in order to move fluid from the affected area to an area where the lymphatic system works properly. It is a gentle massage and won’t cause any pain or discomfort.

Breath Cancer Physiotherapy to Reduce Cording

If you have had lymph node biopsy or removal during your breast cancer surgery, you may also experience cording as a side effect. This refers to the feeling of having a tight cord running down the affected arm, from the armpit to the elbow, or sometimes down the entire arm. This will make lifting your arms or extending your elbow fully painful and tight. Cording can be treated by manual therapy in order to release the cord tissue, in combination with stretching and flexibility exercises, which can improve your range of motion.

Breast Cancer, Fatigue Management

Fatigue management is also an important part of your rehabilitation process after surgery for breast cancer. Our specialised London physiotherapist can give you advice on energy conservation and create a gradual exercise programme, tailored to your energy levels and abilities, so you can regain strength and vitality.

Breast Cancer Physio Rehabilitation in London at Our Practices in Monument Moorgate EC3, Belgravia SW1 or Clapham SW4.

Our Post Breast Cancer Physio can treat you at:

• Our clinic in Monument near Bank, Moorgate and London Bridge
• Our clinic in Belgravia Westminster near Victoria, Knightsbridge and Sloane Square
• Our clinics in Clapham near Battersea and Balham

Our clinics are located within walking distance to the main Central London stations and are easy to reach from anywhere in London. If you cannot find a suitable appointment in your clinic of preference, you can choose any of the others as our clinics are located just 10-15 minutes` travel from each other.

Physiotherapy after Breast Cancer Surgery at Home in London, Home Visit with our Physiotherapist

Our Physiotherapist offer treatment at home in London, in order to maximise your comfort after surgery or if you don’t have the time to come to our clinic. We offer Home Visits until Zone 3 of London

Physiotherapist after Breast Cancer Surgery Covered by Health Insurances and BUPA AXA and Cigna Recognised

Our physiotherapy and osteopathy treatments are covered by most health insurances and are Bupa registered & recognised (BUPA Global and BUPA UK), Axa registered & recognised (AXA International, AXA ppp), Cigna registered & recognised and WPA registered & recognised

For appointment with our London physiotherapist or London osteopath call : 0207 125 0262 – 07824 553765

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