Posts Tagged ‘neuropathy’
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 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.
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.
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.
Read MoreIs Cancer Rehab Right For You?
Many cancer patients and survivors deal with the after-effects of cancer treatment, such as pain and impaired functioning. Many of these “late effects” can linger even years after cancer treatment has ended. Nevertheless, few patients receive the needed care to address these issues. Cancer rehabilitation, or physical therapy specializing in the physical problems related to…
Read MoreTreating the Side-Effects of Cancer Treatment with Physical Therapy: CIPN
Chemotherapy – Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy or CIPN is a numbness and tingling in the hands and feet due to nerve damage from chemotherapy. CIPN can lead to muscle weakness and balance problems. According to The American Cancer Society two-thirds of patients undergoing chemotherapy will develop CIPN within a month of starting chemo. …
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