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Getting 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 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 Management of Neuropathy
We want to look at some additional causes of CIPN, and how exercise, in particular, can help with rebuilding the nerve signals and aid in reducing the often debilitating late effects of CIPN.
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Oncology Rehab & Wellness Physical therapy & nutrition services exclusively for adult cancer patients. (703) 789-0367 How Can We Help You? Oncology Rehab & Wellness is Northern Virginia’s only physical therapy practice that exclusively treats cancer patients. We are equipped to bring relief from the effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Lymphedema → Neuropathy →…
Read MoreTreating Neuropathy in Cancer Patients with Physical Therapy
Peripheral neuropathy occurs in about 30-40% of chemotherapy patients. This is called “chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy,” or CIPN. This article reviews options for treating neuropathy in cancer patients.
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Our Team Cheryl Guarna, PT, MPT, CLT Owner Cheryl Guarna was a practicing Physical Therapist for 15 years before opening Oncology Rehab and Wellness Resources, LLC. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. As part of her ongoing commitment to cancer survivors, Ms. Guarna is a…
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Physical Therapy for Adult Cancer Patients Get prompt treatment within 7 days Northern Virginia’s only clinic that exclusively treats cancer patients and survivors Request Appointment Serving Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area for over 9 years 20098 Ashbrook Pl Ashburn, VA 20147 703.789.0367 info@oncrehabandwellness.com Recovery at Every Step Before Treatment Prepare for treatment. Build…
Read MoreCancer-Related Deconditioning: A Serious Issue to Consider
Cancer and cancer treatments, while potentially life saving cause physical and functional complications for cancer patients. Of all cancer treatment complications, one of the most prevalent is cancer-related deconditioning. As defined by Wikipedia: Deconditioning is the adaptation of an organism to a less demanding environment, or, alternatively, the decrease of physiological adaptation to normal conditions. Deconditioning…
Read MoreExercising Safely After Breast Cancer Treatment: How to Get Started
I’m not usually one who says things like, “it takes a special person to do so and so,” but breast cancer survivors are special people. I’ve found that working with survivors challenges me and makes me want to go to work every day! We all know that exercise is good for us. We all know…
Read MorePALS-Trained Professionals in Northern Virginia
Oncology Rehab and Wellness Resources is the only clinic in the region with PALS-trained professionals. Read on to learn about this groundbreaking breast cancer exercise training program and the clinical trial that started it all. Breast-cancer survivors are at risk of developing a condition called lymphedema, which causes swelling of the arm or other areas…
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