Oncology Rehab and Wellness Blog
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I am excited to announce that Oncology Rehab & Wellness will be moving to a NEW nearby location in Lansdowne in February 2023!
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If your loved one is journeying through a cancer diagnosis, Valentine’s Day may very well be spent in the hospital, a rehab center, or at home. But never fear. There are several beautiful things you can do to show your loved one the care and support they need on Valentine’s Day.
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Pay attention to your own body for early warning signs that could signal lymphedema risk: 1) Tingling feelings 2) Heavy achy feelings 3) Noticeable swelling 4) A lack of flexibility 5) Skin that holds a dent if you press it with a finger 6) Skin that feels stretched or tight.
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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.
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Before diving into specific breathing techniques for lung cancer, here is some anatomical background on why breath-work is important.
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After lung cancer surgery, oxygen therapy can be a vital part of your recovery. Learn about living normally while using home oxygen therapy.
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Capsular contracture can be prevented or treated with ultrasound, targeted massage, and physical therapy, without requiring invasive surgery.
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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.
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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.”
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We focus on physical therapy for neuropathy that promotes lasting healing and relief from neuropathy symptoms.
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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.
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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.
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