Occupational/Physical Therapy to Reduce Morbidity Post-Operative Bilateral Breast Reconstruction

Study subjects complete home therapy independently for four (4) weeks based on handouts of exercises adapted for post-operative breast reconstruction patients along with an instructional handout for stretching complied by a certified occupational therapist.

Study subjects will participate in Structured In-Office Therapy twice a week for four (4) weeks. Each visit will last approximately sixty (60) minutes. Subjects will receive therapy instruction by a certified occupational therapist on upper extremity stretching, relaxation, cardio rehabilitation, and strength training. These subjects will also receive exercise and stretching handouts to use at home between therapy visits.