Kelly Sturm, Author at Cancer Rehab PT

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Author: Kelly Sturm

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Making Your Decision

As part of breast cancer treatment, you may have to choose between a lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, a partial or a total breast removal.

Breast Cancer

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Making Your Decision

As part of breast cancer treatment, you may have to choose between a lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, a partial or a total breast removal.

Breast Cancer

7 Exercises to Get Rid of Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer

Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.

Lymphatic Health

Lymphatic Massage Dangers: When to Avoid It

Lymphatic massage dangers are minimal, but you should avoid it if you have a heart condition, kidney failure, blood clots, or active infections.

Lymphedema

Lymphedema Stages: How to Manage Swelling From 0 to 3

Lymphedema stages include Stage 0 (no visible swelling), Stage 1 (reversible), Stage 2 (mild), and Stage 3 (severe swelling).

Lymphatic Health

Compression Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Compression therapy can reduce swelling with lymphedema, varicose veins, and after surgery. It involves wearing special stockings or wraps.

Lymphedema

8 Ways to Do Lymphedema Self-Care at Home

Lymphedema self-care can include compression therapy, exercise, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), skin care, dry brushing, and other habits.

A person wearing a pink shirt and beige pants holds up a pair of beige compression stockings, one in each hand, against a plain light background.

Lymphedema

Best Lymphedema Products to Reduce Swelling

Here are the best lymphedema products for legs and arms to manage symptoms, tested and used by a certified lymphedema therapist.

Lymphatic Health

When Should I Worry About Swelling After Surgery?

Seek medical attention if swelling after surgery is getting worse or is accompanied by redness and pain. It can also be a sign of lymphedema.

Lymphedema

What Kind of Doctor Treats Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is usually treated by a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), but your plan can involve other professionals, such as a surgeon.

Side effects of radiation therapy on skin.

Cancer Rehab

How to Reduce Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

Maintaining healthy habits, such as getting enough sleep and physical therapy, can reduce the side effects of radiation therapy.

Lymphatic specialist demonstrating benefits of vibration plates.

Lymphatic Health

Vibration Plate Benefits for Lymphatic Drainage: Yay or Nay?

Vibration plates can improve lymphatic drainage and blood flow, and may be helpful when living with lymphedema and chronic swelling.

certified lymphatic specialist demonstrating lymphatic drainage massage on face

Lymphatic Health

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Your Health

Lymphatic drainage massage can help reduce swelling and support your immune system, especially when living with lymphedema.

physical therapist performing manual lymphatic drainage to arm of woman lying down with white sheet

Lymphedema

Lymphedema Life Expectancy: Can You Live a Full Life?

Lymphedema is a chronic condition, but it doesn’t affect your life expectancy. With proper management, you can live a normal, fulfilling life.

Lymphatic Health

Is Cellulitis Contagious?

Cellulitis is usually not contagious. It’s a bacterial infection of your skin that often develops after an injury or when living with lymphedema.

Close-up of a person’s lower face with visibly swollen right cheek, suggesting inflammation or infection. The skin appears slightly red and irritated on the swollen side. The person has light skin and blonde hair.

Lymphatic Health

How to Reduce Swelling on Your Face (Lymph Specialist Guide)

You can reduce swelling on your face by adopting a healthy lifestyle and using lymphatic drainage massage, dry brushing, and jade rollers.

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