BREAST CARE

 

Breast Surgery Rehabilitation in Wheat Ridge & Denver, CO

Supporting Your Body Before and After Breast Surgery

At Apto Physical Therapy, we specialize in integrative breast care and rehabilitation for women before and after breast surgery. Serving Wheat Ridge and the greater Denver area, our approach supports recovery following breast augmentation, reduction, reconstruction, explant surgery, and implant revision.

Breast surgery can impact more than just the surgical site—it often affects posture, shoulder mobility, lymphatic flow, and overall tissue health. Our goal is to help you heal fully, restore function, and feel confident in your body again.

What We Treat

Our breast rehabilitation services are designed to address:

  • Post-operative swelling and inflammation

  • Scar tissue and fibrosis

  • Capsular tightness or early capsular contracture

  • Chest wall and shoulder pain or stiffness

  • Limited range of motion

  • Lymphatic congestion

  • Postural changes following surgery

Our Integrative Treatment Approach

We use a combination of advanced, evidence-based therapies to support healing and optimize outcomes:

  • Manual therapy to improve mobility and reduce tissue restriction

  • Trigger point dry needling to release tight chest, shoulder, and postural muscles

  • Focused shock wave therapy to promote collagen remodeling and support tissue healing

  • Lymphatic drainage therapy to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and enhance recovery

These techniques work together to improve circulation, decrease pain, and support long-term tissue health—helping you move and feel better throughout your recovery.

Personalized Breast Surgery Recovery Plans

Every plan of care is tailored to your procedure, healing stage, and goals. Whether you’re early post-op or further along in your recovery, we help you:

  • Restore comfortable, full-body movement

  • Improve strength and posture

  • Reduce pain and tightness

  • Support implant and capsule health

  • Return to exercise and daily activities safely

At Apto Physical Therapy, we take a whole-body, integrative approach to breast care—helping you achieve lasting results and feel more connected to your body.