Please see the links below for research and articles addressing links to mental and physical benefits of a structured protocol including exercise both pre and post-surgery. 

Dr. Lauren Simpson, & The Chrysalis Method support evidenced-based practice. 

• Recovery can be improved in breast surgery

• Exercise after Breast Cancer Treatment

• Post-Mastectomy Physical Therapy "Widely Improves" Quality of Life

• Women who followed a supervised, structured exercise program during treatment after surgery for stage I or stage II breast cancer had better heart health compared to women who weren’t part of the exercise program

• The Power of Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors

• Regular Exercise Benefits Breast Cancer Survivors

• The Evidence on Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatment-"the level of evidence is really indisputable and withholding exercise from patients is probably harmful.”

• Why 65 percent of survivors don't meet recommendations for physical activity -- and what to do about it

• Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery-potential psychological effects

• Merits of Exercise Therapy before and after Major Surgery

• Exercise Before Surgery can Protect both Muscle and Nerves

• Physical  Activity Pre and Post Surgery