Transgender Health

Recovery from Gender-affirming Surgeries

Research has shown that physical therapy supports better outcomes after having gender-affirming surgeries.  As well, it is strongly suggested that prior to the procedures, whether it be a vaginoplasty or a phalloplasty, that you receive pelvic floor therapy.  This is to find and treat any pelvic floor dysfunction that might decrease surgical success.

As well, these are big surgical procedures that require medical supervision and assistance afterwards.  And because most of the procedures are done out of state, follow up care from knowledgable clinicians are harder to find.  It is extremely important to have a continuum of care to help progress function and decrease pain.

Our team is highly educated and compassionate with treating these populations.  Reach out today if you have any questions about the type of care you will receive at our practice.

Recovery from Post Mastectomy

Did you know that if you have had any type of tissue removal from your breast, that it can greatly influence your shoulder and neck function afterwards?  Studies find that these issues can often occur:

• Shoulder pain

• Neck pain

• Decreased range of motion

• Lymphedema

• Nerve pain

• Muscle weakness

It’s common practice to have these procedures with very little education on post rehabilitation practices.  Then patients will come into our clinic 1-2 years later reporting that they are having difficulty reaching over head or exercising.

This can be easily prevented with some PT management.  We are highly trained in scar tissue reduction, neural mobilization, and exercise progressions to restore your body to its highest level of function.

Orthopedic pain from chest binding techniques

If you are practicing chest binding techniques, it too can limit your thoracic spine, rib cage, and shoulder mobility.  We offer many different approaches to help support you in this practice, and improve your quality of life.