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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.
How to Manage Lymphedema While Traveling
Traveling with lymphedema may seem daunting, but following the strategies in this blog post can help you better manage it.
Getting Back to Intimacy After Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer brings a lot of changes to your life, including your sex life. If you’re struggling with changes to your sexual health after breast cancer treatment, read this blog post to learn more about what you can do for it.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Treatment for Endometriosis
Endometriosis often causes debilitating pelvic pain along with other symptoms that impact daily life. This blog post dives into how pelvic health physical therapy can help decrease symptoms related to endometriosis.
How to Chest Bind Safely
Chest binding can be a very affirming practice for transgender and non-binary folks.. This blog post outlines tips for safe chest binding and how physical therapy can help with any physical symptoms experienced with chest binding.
How Cancer Survivors Can Decrease Their Risk Of Developing Lymphedema
If you’re a cancer survivor at risk for lymphedema, then it’s essential to be aware of the symptoms and how to reduce your risk of developing it. Learn what you can do in this blog post.
Struggling With Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Here’s How To Manage It
Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the pelvic organs droop down from their normal position into the vagina. Learn how to manage prolapse in this blog post.
What You Need To Know About Chronic Pelvic Pain
Because chronic pelvic pain is a complex condition, sometimes it can take a long time to get diagnosed and start treatment. Read this blog post learn more about what to do if you have chronic pelvic pain.
Why does it hurt to use a tampon?
If you have pain every time you try to insert menstrual products like tampons or menstrual cups, read this post to learn why it may be painful and how to fix it.
What You Need To Know About Weight Training and Lymphedema
If you have lymphedema, read about why weight training is good and how to do it safely.
Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Before You Start Cancer Treatment
It may seem counterintuitive to see someone before you have problems, but seeing a physical therapist who specializes in cancer rehabilitation before your cancer treatment starts is important to minimize treatment side effects. This blog post goes into how a physical therapist can help you.
Managing the Effects of Pelvic Radiation
Pelvic radiation therapy is a commonly used to treat different cancer types but can cause damage to the pelvic structures. Learn more about common side effects to expect and how to manage them in this blog post.
How to Find the Right Physical Therapist for You
It can be difficult to take care of your health if you aren’t working with a healthcare provider who is a good match for you. Follow the tips in this blog post to get a successful match in physical therapy!
Don’t Let Your Bladder Control You
If you’re dealing with bladder urgency and always running to the bathroom, read the tips in this blog post to learn how to get control!
4 Tips to Manage Your Constipation
Are you straining during bowel movements (pooping)? Not feeling completely empty? Read this blog post for some easy ways to manage your constipation.
What To Do When You Get Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis, also called painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), is a complex condition that involves many parts of the body. Learn how pelvic health physical therapists can help manage the symptoms associated with IC/PBS in this blog post.
How to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue
If you’re a cancer survivor and you’re constantly tired, you may be experiencing cancer-related fatigue. This blog post explains how to best manage your fatigue.
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