Post-mastectomy recovery focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain, and supporting physical healing after breast surgery. Individuals may experience shoulder stiffness, swelling, scar tightness, or weakness affecting daily activities. Early, guided rehabilitation is important for comfort, mobility, and long-term function.
Physiotherapy plays a key role after mastectomy by promoting gentle movement and preventing complications. Through personalized care and gradual exercises, physiotherapy helps restore shoulder mobility, manage swelling, and support a confident return to daily life.
Recovery after mastectomy involves healing of soft tissues while maintaining safe upper body movement. Physiotherapy focuses on mobility, circulation, and functional strength.
Shoulder stiffness or pain
Limited arm movement
Swelling or tightness
Scar sensitivity
Difficulty with daily tasks
Physiotherapy supports healing, restores movement, and improves comfort after mastectomy surgery.
Gentle exercises improve arm range of motion and reduce stiffness safely.
Soft tissue techniques help reduce tightness and support healthy tissue healing.
Progressive strengthening restores arm function and supports daily activity independence.
