This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

As breast cancer awareness month is observed during October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is hoping to shine a spotlight on lymphedema, a chronic, debilitating and often ...

A recent study published in Rheumatology finds that osteitis/bone marrow edema as measured by magnetic resonance imaging was present in healthy people. However, it did not significantly increase due ...

Patients with lymphedema are finding more care options at the physical therapy programs at Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center. Patients with cancer can develop this condition, but it also can ...

A recent study shows that pre-operative assessments of patients with breast cancer by physical therapists allow for early diagnosis and successful treatment of lymphedema. Breast cancer related ...

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lymphedema — swelling in the limbs or trunk caused by excess fluid that can arise following cancer treatment — ...

Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can persist long after cancer treatment has finished. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have ...

During a routine physical exam, your doctor may check your vitals, weight, heart rate, and blood pressure. You may receive a vaccination if you need it. They’ll also examine you and ask about any ...