At a glance
Before surgery
Functional assessment of the shoulder and upper limb, guidance on the immediate postoperative period, prevention of complications, and baseline measurements for later comparison.
Early and late postoperative care
Restoring shoulder range of motion, preventing and treating scar adhesions, addressing postoperative pain and axillary web syndrome, and preventing lymphedema.
During radiotherapy, managing tissue fibrosis, caring for the skin and maintaining function.
Jaqueline Baiocchi
PhD in Oncology from AC Camargo Cancer Center, author, teacher, researcher and mentor to physiotherapists through Lymph Expert, her advanced vascular physiotherapy mentorship. A specialist in oncology physiotherapy, lymphedema and lipedema, trained at leading international lymphology schools.
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For information only. Treatment recommendations and the combination of techniques depend on individual assessment.