{"id":3491,"date":"2024-06-19T10:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:23:52","slug":"the-importance-of-physiotherapy-in-breast-cancer-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/a-importancia-da-fisioterapia-na-recuperacao-do-cancro-da-mama\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of physiotherapy in breast cancer recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breast cancer is a significant public health issue, primarily affecting women. In Portugal, approximately 6,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed annually, which equates to roughly 11 new cases per day. Of these, only 1 in 100 occurs in men. Although the survival rate is increasing, treatments cause many side effects that can limit quality of life. These include fatigue, loss of mobility in the shoulder on the operated side, and a reduction in certain functionalities.
\nWhen does the role of a physiotherapist specialising in oncology come into play?<\/p>\n

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the recovery of breast cancer patients. The physiotherapist is responsible for informing the patient, defining recovery goals, treating and improving physical condition, and, above all, encouraging her. Intervention with manual therapies pre- and post-operatively is essential for correcting muscle imbalances, postural changes, muscular or joint pain, and scar problems.<\/p>\n

The importance of physiotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physiotherapy is fundamental in all phases of treatment, accompanying the necessary interventions. The main areas of practice are:<\/p>\n