Recovering from ovarian cancer involves more than physical healing from surgeries or treatments—it’s about regaining quality of life, comfort, and confidence in everyday activities. For many women, pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) can be a transformative step in their recovery journey. Here’s why this specialized form of therapy is often beneficial for women who have […]
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Women who have had breast cancer treatment before menopause might find they develop symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, joint aches and vaginal dryness.These are symptoms of low estrogen, which occur naturally with age, but may also occur in younger women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. These changes are called the genito-urinary syndrome of
Did you know that many breast cancer treatments can have an effect on the pelvic region. More than 50% of women will experience changes in the function of the pelvic floor (which includes peeing, pooping, and sex) after treatment for breast cancer. Nearly 90% of cancer survivors report a major concern with sexual health and
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Nearly 90% of cancer survivors report a major concern with sexual health and function The two most common issues are loss of libido and painful sex. Low Libido Loss of libido after a breast cancer diagnosis can have many causes, including physical and emotional changes from the disease and treatments. There are several side effects
Many women are unaware that breast cancer treatments can affect the pelvic floor region. The pelvic floor is a bowl of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that supports the pelvic organs, and is involved in bowel, bladder and sexual function. Various breast cancer treatments can have an effect on pelvic floor health Surgery:
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On June 4th, Team Legacy Physical Therapy participated in the 13th annual Cancer Survivorship Walk at Creve Coeur Lake Park. It was a hot morning, but there was a great turnout for the walk. To date the walk has raised $126,608.00 for the Cancer Support Community of St. Louis! I am happy to report that Team Legacy Physical Therapy surpassed