Over Thanksgiving dinner last November, Sister Bernadette Heslin's table mate asked what was wrong with her hand. Alarmed, Heslin looked down to see her right hand and wrist abnormally puffy. After ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Katie Schmitt about oncology physical therapy. Dr. Schmitt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a clinical specialist in oncologic physical therapy and certified ...

Patients with lymphedema are finding more care options at the physical therapy programs at Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center. Patients with cancer can develop this condition, but it also can ...

A recent study shows that pre-operative assessments of patients with breast cancer by physical therapists allow for early diagnosis and successful treatment of lymphedema. Breast cancer related ...

The American Cancer Society reports that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and for many of these patients, surgery will be part of their treatment. These surgical ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - There’s a new physical therapy program for breast cancer patients in Santa Barbara. Heart of Gold Physical Therapy is a provider of cancer rehabilitation physical therapy. The ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema, which isn’t curable. I use a compression device on a daily basis, and it does help. I take nifedipine and lisinopril for my blood pressure. I am 70 years old and did ...

The Lymphedema Toolbox is software tool for therapist looking to learn about lymphedema or enhance their current knowledge. This software tool is a outstanding resource to any professional library.

Mary Insana Fisher receives funding from the University of Dayton and the American Physical Therapy Association for research. She is affiliated with the American Physical Therapy Association. The ...