The Importance of Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients - Patient Journey

JCI Accreditation

Baheya Center received the highest accreditation for healthcare quality (JCI) in the world in 2021.And renewed for the second time in 2024 for extra three years

GAHAR Accreditation

Baheya Al-Haram Center is honored to receive GAHAR accreditation

16602

! Important Updates

Category : Medical Articles | 05 Jun. 2024

What is the importance of physical therapy?

Preventing arm swelling caused by the removal of lymph nodes under the armpit near the affected breast, and treating the swelling if it appears.
Preventing stiffness in the shoulder joint and maintaining the range of motion of the affected arm, especially after surgical procedures.
Reducing pain and nerve inflammation resulting from mastectomy and lymph node cleaning.
Preventing and reducing the side effects of various treatments (chemotherapy, hormonal, targeted, immunotherapy, radiation, surgical).

When should physical therapy start?

It is preferable to start physical therapy after surgical procedures to avoid the effects.
Sessions can be conducted at any time during the patient's treatment journey as per the treating physician's recommendation.
Physical therapy sessions continue according to the physical therapist's instructions.