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8. Is Massage an Effective Intervention in the Management of Post-Operative Scarring? A Scoping Review

 

Scarring is an inevitable part of the healing process after breast reconstruction surgery, but the quality and appearance of scars can vary significantly. Massage therapy has been identified as a potential intervention to manage and improve post-operative scarring. This blog post delves...

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7. Reducing Pain and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients with Massage Therapy

 

For breast cancer patients recovering from surgery, pain and anxiety are significant challenges that can hinder the healing process. This blog post examines findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis that demonstrates how massage therapy can significantly reduce both pain and...

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6. Preventing Chronic Pain After Cosmetic Breast Surgery: The Role of Massage Therapy

 

Chronic pain following cosmetic breast surgery can be debilitating and significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. This blog explores how massage therapy can prevent and manage chronic pain, particularly nerve-related and scar tissue pain, by providing early intervention...

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5. Manual Massage in Plastic Surgery: Insights from Surgeons

 

What do plastic surgeons really think about massage therapy? This post delves into current practices and perspectives from the field, highlighting the role of manual massage in reducing complications such as fibrosis and improving the aesthetic outcomes of breast reconstruction surgery....

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4. Enhancing Breast Surgery Recovery with Massage Therapy: Evidence from a Systematic Review

 

Recovering from breast surgery involves not just physical healing but also managing pain, reducing scar tissue, and addressing psychological well-being. Alternative therapies like massage have gained recognition for their role in enhancing recovery. This blog post discusses findings from a...

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3. Combining Massage Therapy with Elastic Bandaging for Optimal Post-Mastectomy Recovery

 

For patients who have undergone a modified radical mastectomy, the road to recovery can be fraught with challenges, including pain, edema, and shoulder dysfunction. However, recent clinical research has shown that combining massage therapy with elastic bandaging can significantly enhance...

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