Tag Archives: lymphedema

Physical Therapists Serve as a Vital Link in Cancer Rehabilitation

August 20, 2010 – 12:20 pm

In the second of a two-part podcast, Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine shares the discoveries made during a recent PAL (Physical Activity and Lymphedema) trial. The original purpose of the trial was to determine if weight training was safe for breast cancer survivors who have or [...]

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Are You Overlooking a Key Source for Patient Referrals?

August 12, 2010 – 8:31 am

Oncologists are unlikely to be one of the top sources that come to mind for physical therapy patient referrals.  However, some new research by Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may make a visit to your local oncologist a higher priority.   Today’s podcast shares the results of [...]

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Are You Helping Patients With Lymphedema Conditions? Why Not?

April 9, 2009 – 4:26 pm

Certified Lymphedema Therapists are becoming more common as modern rehabilitation facilties address the needs of the patient that suffers with this condition.  Guenter Klose of Klose Training and Consulting joins our broadcast to discuss current Lymphedema techniques and practices.  His philosophy includes 5 components: 1.  Redirect fluid from affected body area into a body part that [...]

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HIVAMAT Therapy

October 4, 2008 – 10:16 am

Bet you didn’t learn about this one in school.  Hivamat is an acronym for Histological Variable Manual Technique.  A new FDA cleared device that has been extremely successful in the sports medicine market is now finding its way into the world of physical therapy.  The device creates an action of pulsating low-frequency, two-phase alternating electrostatic field generated between [...]

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