Understanding Lymphedema What is lymphedema?Swollen, heavy legs and limbs are a symptom of the lymphatic system disorder called lymphedema. Radiation therapy, breast cancer treatment, and lymphatic cancer are the three most common causes of lymphedema. Those who have...
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MLD After Cosmetic Surgeries
Manual Lympahtic Drainage (MLD) After Cosmetic Surgeries MLD is frequently utilized following cosmetic procedures like: Brazilian buttlifts (BBL) Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Liposuction Lift with Arm/Leg Fat Transfer Facelift Breast Implant Cheek liposuction Breast...
Why is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Common During Pregnancy?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve through the carpal tunnel. Your shoulders and fingers are connected to the median nerve through the neck. The tunnel between the bones and ligaments in your wrists, known as the carpal tunnel, becomes...
Personal Trainers are you frustrated with your clients not seeing the results that you both have worked so hard for?
Are you a personal trainer who is frustrated in your clients not seeing their progress? There are many times when people get caught up with the number on the scale and frustrated with all the hard work they put in at the gym but never seeing the number decrease....
Why should you see a Physical Therapist for dizziness?
Many conditions can mimic Vestibular Disorders such as: head injuries, concussions, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions; but true vestibular disorders are caused by crystals in the ear and their abnormal movement. Evidence...
Can Stress Cause Body Aches & Pains?
Can stress cause body aches and pains? Your first instinct might be no, but actually, stress can cause body aches and make recovering from injuries last much longer. Life, for everyone, is full of stressful situations. And stress can cause body aches and pains. The...
Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy
Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy The number of women who experience back pain during pregnancy is somewhere between 50 to 70 percent. The reasons for back pain vary from person to person, but the majority of back pain concerns can be accounted for by one of...
Why Do My Knees Make Noise?
Quick question: Are any irritating noises coming out of your knees? If not, give it time;clicking, clunking, and cracking are common, audible sounds that come as an inevitable consequence of growing older. It becomes more noticeable somewhere in the 40-50 age bracket....
Why Don’t I Sweat in an Infrared Sauna?
If you’re curious about why you’re not sweating in an infrared sauna and want to know if it’s okay, keep reading, and we’ll answer these questions for you. When you see people coming out of most saunas, you see them all drenched in sweat, looking like they just...
Cellulite & How To Get Rid Of It!
Cellulite & How To Get Rid Of It! It is estimated that more than 85 percent of all women 21 years and older have cellulite. While men can also get cellulite, it is not as common. Cellulite is an excess amount of fat under the skin. This fat can be eliminated...