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Welcome to the OncoPelvic PT Blog, your resource for evidence-based, inclusive insights on pelvic health, cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema. Here you’ll find expert guidance for patients and clinicians on managing symptoms, understanding rehabilitation options, and navigating care throughout your health journey.

Please note that the information provided on this blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Telehealth Pelvic Floor PT Explained: Benefits, What to Expect, and How to Get Started

Telehealth and pelvic floor physical therapy might not seem like an obvious match, but research shows virtual pelvic health care can be effective, accessible, and empowering. It’s helping more people get timely, consistent pelvic floor care when specialists are hard to find. In this blog post, learn what to expect from telehealth pelvic PT and how to choose a qualified provider.

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Lymphedema After Breast Cancer: What You Can Do to Stay Ahead of It

Lymphedema after breast cancer treatment is a common condition, especially after lymph node removal or radiation. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 breast cancer survivors may develop it. But there’s good news: new research offers updated, effective ways to reduce your risk. In this blog post, common lymphedema myths are debunked and you’ll learn science-backed strategies to help you prevent breast cancer-related lymphedema and feel more confident in your recovery.

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How To Treat Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness can cause issues like daily discomfort and often pain with sexual activity. It can feel like burning, itching, discomfort, and soreness. In this blog post, learn about the cases and treatment for your vaginal dryness to get relief.

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How to Empty Your Bladder Completely

Have you ever felt like you didn't empty your bladder, so you go back and can urinate quite a bit more? If this happens a lot, you're not alone! In this blog post, you'll learn common reasons you may not be emptying your bladder, plus five tips to help you get more urine out without straining.

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What You Need to Know About Cording After Breast Cancer Surgery

Axillary web syndrome, or cording, is a condition that many breast cancer survivors experience after surgery. Although it’s more commonly seen in breast cancer survivors, any cancer survivor who has lymph nodes removed from their axilla (armpit) can potentially develop cording. Keep reading to learn what cording is, how you can check if you have it, and how to treat it.

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How To Relieve Tailbone Pain

Coccydynia, or tailbone pain, is characterized by pain or discomfort in the coccyx region (the area at the very bottom of your spine). It can severely disrupt your daily life and cause pain during sitting or specific movements. In this blog post, we’ll look at what coccydynia is plus the conservative steps you should take to get tailbone pain relief.

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How Cancer Rehab Therapists Can Help Cancer Survivors Experiencing Pelvic Health Concerns

Cancer survivors are more likely to experience a higher frequency of pelvic health conditions and more bothersome symptoms than those without a cancer history. Unfortunately, these symptoms are not routinely being addressed. This is why OncoPelvic PT created the continuing education course, Pelvic Health Foundations for the Oncology Rehab Provider.

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How to Choose the Best Lube for Your Sex Life

Lubricants can help increase the safety and pleasure of solo and partner sexual experiences involving penetration. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current sex life or dealing with specific issues such as vaginismus, vaginal dryness from menopause, or side effects of cancer treatments — lubricants are here to help!

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How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor

Many people hold tension in their muscles which can cause issues like pain. What most people don’t realize is that stress and muscle tension can cause pelvic health issues. This blog post dives into symptoms you may experience and strategies to address the tension.

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