Aquatic Therapy

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Aquatic Therapy Following Breast Cancer

By Susan Conklin, MPT, CLT  Did you know patients who have had breast cancer surgery or radiation treatment, have a higher risk of developing breast cancer-related lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling caused by removal or injury to the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are responsible for moving lymph fluid around our body, so when they are damaged, […]

Written by on February 28, 2020

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Aquatic Therapy Helps Reduce Pain

Aquatic Therapy has been part of medical treatment since the time of the Greeks and Romans. The use of water for therapy and exercise has weathered the test of time and is repeatedly cited for its many benefits.  Even in today’s era of rapidly changing technological advancements, water still is a valuable tool in the […]

Written by on January 31, 2020