Some of the most common questions we get about the top surgery recovery timeline are about the limitations on arm movements and pain in the upper body post-op. Given how much contradictory information we see on the internet around gender affirming chest reconstruction, we convened experts in the field to create a free PDF physical therapy resource for patients. Dr. Jennifer Crane (she/her) of Cirque Physio and our own Dr. Scott Mosser (he/him) of the Gender Confirmation Center (GCC) have created a comprehensive rehabilitation protocol for top surgery patients. In it, you will find information on:
We are proud to be able to offer this resource to our communities with the help of Dr. Crane of Cirque Physio and her collaborators. We encourage you to share this free rehabilitation guide to help us close the gap in physiotherapy and surgical recovery resources tailored to meet the needs of our diverse and disabled trans and gender non-conforming patients. We know that access to quality rehabilitative care can often prevent complications like post top surgery pain syndrome.
Please note that the content and information offered in this resource is strictly educational and is not meant to replace formal physical therapy. Your rehabilitation following top surgery should be customized to your specific case (your medical history, procedures undergone, etc.) by your surgeon and your physical therapist.
Postoperative Rehab Protocol for Top Surgery
The virtual consultation will be billed to your insurance company. We will accept the insurance reimbursement as payment in full.