A work group from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of
Oncologic Physical Therapy developed a clinical practice guideline to aid clinicians in …

The primary goals of oncologic therapy are the compassionate care of cancer patients,
eradication of disease, and palliation of symptoms. Advances in various targeted therapies …

Background: Vascularized groin lymph node flap transfer is an emerging approach to the
treatment of postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema. The authors describe the pertinent …

Background Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is a prevalent complication
secondary to cancer treatments which significantly impacts the physical and psychological …

Purpose The primary purpose of this study was to cross-sectionally examine breast cancer
treatment-related lymphedema self-care education, self-care practices, and perceived self …

Purpose This study aims to examine literature on effectiveness of low-level laser therapy
(LLLT) in reducing limb volume and pain in adults with breast cancer-related lymphedema …

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has
been increasingly used for the treatment of toxicities related to cancer treatment. One of the …

The lymphatic vasculature is comprised of a network of vessels that is essential both to fluid
homeostasis and to the mediation of regional immune responses. In health, the lymphatic …

Background Several conservative (ie, nonpharmacologic, nonsurgical) treatments exist for
secondary lymphedema. The optimal treatment is unknown. We examined the effectiveness …

Question Is low level laser therapy an effective adjuvant intervention for chronic low back
pain? Design Randomised trial with concealed allocation, blinded assessors and intention …