Breast Cancer, Lymphedema and the Role of Physical Therapy - a podcast by American Physical Therapy Association

October 23, 2012: October is National Physical Therapy Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although many consumers might not think of physical therapy and breast cancer treatment being related, in this interview Nicole Stout, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, describes why physical therapy is so important in a breast cancer treatment plan, not just eventually but early on. She also outlines the relationship between breast cancer and lymphedema and provides advice for those who might be at risk.

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