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Breaking the Cord: From Restriction to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery axillary node dissection axillary web syndrome breast cancer breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer patient cancer acceptance cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer recovery ces cet clt cording dpt pelvic floor physical therapy physical therapist physiotherapist Jul 08, 2025

“It felt like a tight string running from my armpit to my inner arm.
Every time I reached for something, it pulled.”


If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as
“cording”, is one of the most common side effects of breast cancer surgery. It frequently follows
p...

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What You Haven't Been Told About Lymphedema .......but Need to Know clt complete decongestive therapy compression bandages compression bandaging compression garments lmt lymph lymph drainage lymphangiosarcoma lymphatic drainage lymphatic massage lymphatic system lymphedema lymphedema prevention pt Mar 21, 2025

What is Lymphedema?

Air Travel – When you are traveling by airplane, it is important to wear a fitted sleeve or stocking due to pressure changes which allow fluid to pool in the extremities. Due to the lack of movement during flight, the vessels, which normally pump the lymph towards th

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