Posts by Cheryl Guarna
How to Get Things Done When You’re Low on Energy
After any surgery or intensive medical treatment, available bodily energy will be low, because the body is using a lot of energy just to heal. And this is doubly true of anything that impacts the lungs. So, lung-cancer survivors need some particularized strategies for managing the energy they do have, and making the most of it.
Read MoreLung Cancer Breathing Techniques to Manage Shortness of Breath
Before diving into specific breathing techniques for lung cancer, here is some anatomical background on why breath-work is important.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Home Oxygen Therapy with Lung Cancer
After lung cancer surgery, oxygen therapy can be a vital part of your recovery. Learn about living normally while using home oxygen therapy.
Read MoreHow to Prevent and Treat Scarring Around New Breast Implants
Capsular contracture can be prevented or treated with ultrasound, targeted massage, and physical therapy, without requiring invasive surgery.
Read MoreHow to Treat Frozen Shoulder in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
85% of breast cancer patients have arm problems related to treatment. Frozen shoulder might not appear for a year or more, and starting physical therapy immediately after–or even before–treatment, is the best way to prevent frozen shoulder.
Read MoreHow Baseline Physical Therapy Testing Helps with Breast Cancer Side Effects
Since 2011, many medical professionals have advocated for a “prospective” method of dealing with impairments related to breast cancer treatments such as stiffness, lymphedema, neuropathy, etc. In plain language this means “Start treating side effects before you even start cancer treatments.”
Read MoreGetting Pain Relief for Neuropathy through Physical Therapy (Not Medication)
We focus on physical therapy for neuropathy that promotes lasting healing and relief from neuropathy symptoms.
Read MoreTopical Stimulation for Treating Neuropathy and Lymphedema
The ReBuilder® is a biocompatible form of TENS and EMS that can dramatically reduce pain, and the LymphaTouch® machine has produced excellent outcomes for edema in clinical studies.
Read MoreGetting Your Balance Back After Neuropathy
Here is a partial list of exercises you can do with a therapist or at home to regain and maintain your balance after neuropathy. Losing your balance is a common side effect of CIPN, but with the right exercises, you can get it back quickly.
Read MoreExercises for Regaining Fine Motor Control after Neuropathy
These specific exercises can help you recover fine motor skills after neuropathy. A physical therapist can help speed up the process.
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