Rehabilitation of the Post-Operative Breast Cancer Patient: Special Considerations

Course overview

This course will focus on the complications and post-operative sequelae of surgical intervention for breast cancer. The details of the axillary dissection, including its purpose and impact on rehabilitation, will be examined, with a focus on post-operative cording and the potential resultant impact on scapular musculature. This course will also review current breast reconstruction procedures and their physical impact on recovery and function. Specific rehabilitation interventions and timelines will be presente