Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy

Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy

October is breast cancer awareness month! As science has continued to advance many more treatment options are available for breast cancer. As a result survival rates are continuing to improve. Physical therapy plays a key role in restoring movement, strength and function to the trunk and upper extremity affected by breast cancer. Breast Cancer and…

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in females. There are different risk factors that have been associated with the development of breast cancer, which can be grouped into genetic and environmental factors: ❖ Genetic factors include: family history, race,…