People of any age who are diagnosed with cancer can improve strength, function, and independence during and after cancer treatment with the help of physical therapy. Physical therapists help with ...

Exercises and stretches: Getting your muscles moving, toned, and loosened is a critical part of physical therapy. The goal is to help you get stronger, with better balance and coordination.

Prehabilitation and early screening, including BIS, can ease recovery, reduce side effects and help manage lymphedema after ...

There are many non-surgical treatments for lymphedema, many of which can be done at home and with the help of rehabilitation, occupational, or physical therapist. These include elevating the affected ...

Exercise: Physical activity helps move lymph and reduce swelling by increasing protein absorption. Medications: ... Lymphedema therapy and surgery can help lessen the symptoms.

Initially, lymphedema was thought of as a physical therapy domain, not registered nurses. However, the nurse is really the center of how the patient accesses care in many ways.