7 Clues Breast Cancer Rehab would be a Good Fit For Your Practice...

Thinking about expanding your rehab practice to include breast cancer patients? Here are common characteristics I have noticed in therapists who serve this population.

breast cancerSusannah HaarmannSeptember 8, 2020breast cancer rehabiliation, women's health physical therapy, pelvic PT, lymphedema therapy, breast cancer, Susannah HaarmannComment

3 Ways Serratus Anterior is Affected by Breast Cancer Treatment

Research has shown that 21% of breast cancer patient experience shoulder dysfunction (classified as ‘poor’ on the DASH outcome measure) 6 weeks after surgery, and 25.6% 6 years later (Schmitz et al, 2012). However, shoulder dysfunction drops to just 4% when early rehabilitation is implemented! (Springer et al, 2010). Serratus anterior dysfunction is just one of many reasons for shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients.

Susannah HaarmannApril 19, 2020breast cancer, breast cancer care, breast cancer reconstruction, breast cancer rehabilitation, serratus anterior and shoulder weakness, serratus anterior and mastectomy, brachial plexopathy, scapular stabilization and breast cancer Comments

Physical Therapy Can Help Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

60% of breast cancer survivors will experience a side effect of treatment that is amenable to rehabilitation…

Susannah HaarmannOctober 6, 2019Your Core PT, LLCbreast cancer, breast cancer rehabilitation, Susannah Haarmann, asheville physical therapy, kickpink, Kick Pink, breast cancer side effects, post mastectomy pain syndrome, lymphatic cording, lymphedema, cardiotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, osteoporosis, cancer-related fatigueComment

Cancer Survivors Get Their Paddle On

“A Day on the Lake” is an annual day retreat for cancer survivors in Western North Carolina. Read about the power of this day and why we do it here.

Susannah HaarmannJuly 18, 2019Your Core PTcancer retreat, western north carolina, fontana lake, stand up paddle board, breast cancer, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, SUP, Susannah Haarmann, survivorComment

The ‘Know Your Heart’ Challenge for Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer survivors need to think about heart health and so do the providers working with them.

Susannah HaarmannDecember 12, 2018Your Core PTbreast cancer, heart health, radiation, Adriamyacin, hormone therapy, cardiac rehab, physical therapy, breast cancer rehabiliationComment

Latissimus Dorsi Reconstruction and Functional Implications of the Shoulder

Many patients have beautiful results after latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction, but we ought to recognize the potential compromise of myocutaneous flap procedures on shoulder and core function, counsel patients accordingly, and offer early intervention with rehabilitation when necessary.

Susannah HaarmannOctober 23, 2018Your Core PT, LLCbreast cancer, latissimus dorsi reconstruction, myocuteaneous flap repair, breast cancer reconstruction, physical therapy, lymphedema, asheville Comment