What is CDT?

What is CDT?

Breast cancer awareness month is October. Many of those that have undergone medical treatment (often surgical or radiation interventions) for breast cancer experience upper extremity lymphedema. This is when CDT or Complete Decongestive Therapy comes into play. All About CDT Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a specialized treatment designed to manage lymphedema, which is a…

January is Cervical Awareness Month

January is Cervical Awareness Month

At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. This month we are highlighting Cervical Cancer. Later this month we will publish blogs related to premature ejaculation in men and tips for male pelvic health. Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, with around 14,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the…

Types of Pelvic Cancers

Types of Pelvic Cancers

Gynecologic cancers account for 12.5% of all new female cancer diagnoses, and include uterine cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and less commonly cancer of the vulva or vagina. These cancers can be accompanied by varying symptoms of pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction, bowel dysfunction and sexual dysfunction.  Medical management for these can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy,…