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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.
Integrating Pelvic Health Into Cancer Rehab: A Step-by-Step Clinical Framework
Pelvic health is already showing up in oncology rehabilitation — but most clinicians were never taught how to integrate it safely and within scope. This post outlines a step-by-step clinical framework to help oncology rehab professionals screen, intervene, and refer with confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding Breast Lymphedema: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Breast lymphedema, a potential side effect of breast cancer treatment, can be challenging to navigate. However, with appropriate management strategies, you can successfully reduce and manage the swelling and discomfort associated with lymphedema. Learn how to best treat breast lymphedema in this blog post.
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.
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.
How Pelvic Floor Exercises Can Help With Erectile Dysfunction
In this blog post, we’ll explore how pelvic floor exercises can help with erectile dysfunction, why they’re so important for sexual health, and tips for doing them correctly.
Why Dilators And Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Are Needed After A Gender Affirming Vaginoplasty
If you are considering a gender affirming vaginoplasty, there are two things you should know about: dilators and pelvic health physical therapists. Let’s take a look at what vaginoplasty is, what dilators are, and how pelvic health physical therapists can help optimize your recovery.
Essential Tips for Managing Head and Neck Cancer Lymphedema
Head and neck cancer (HNC) lymphedema is a common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting most people who undergo radiation therapy or surgery for head and neck cancers. This blog post will cover essential tips for managing HNC lymphedema that you can start doing today.
Why Exercise is Crucial for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
This blog post will discuss why exercise is so important for colorectal cancer survivors even before treatment starts, as well as exercise guidelines and the role of cancer rehab providers.
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!
Four Ways to Improve Your Pelvic Health This Year
Most people don’t even know about their pelvic floor until they have issues. Pelvic health problems might show up as pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, constipation, or pelvic organ prolapse. So how can you make sure you maintain your pelvic health this year? Keep reading to find out!
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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