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emily stafford

15 05, 2024

Why are Post-Partum Bowel Movements So Hard?

2024-10-29T11:37:37-07:00

By: Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS

The first post-partum bowel movements can be anxiety-inducing and, to add to the emotional hurdle, the movement itself can be literally hard. Let’s break down some factors that go into those first few trips to the bathroom after you give birth.

Hormones: You probably know that your estrogen and […]

Why are Post-Partum Bowel Movements So Hard?2024-10-29T11:37:37-07:00
26 10, 2023

How to Check for a Lump

2024-10-29T11:37:50-07:00

By: Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS

It is so important to perform regular self-exams for breast cancer. The majority of new breast cancer cases are identified with self-examination.

So, what do we do for self-exams? How do we know if we are doing them right?

The most important thing is to do them. An […]

How to Check for a Lump2024-10-29T11:37:50-07:00
19 10, 2023

Why Do I Have Shoulder and Neck Pain after Breast Cancer Treatment?

2024-10-29T11:37:50-07:00

By: Brooke Vaughn, PT, DPT, and Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS

Life-saving treatments may cause pain in your neck, back, and shoulders. Generally speaking, pain in these areas is caused by movement restriction or soft tissue healing. Treatments like radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery all can inhibit your mobility and impact your tissues- therefore […]

Why Do I Have Shoulder and Neck Pain after Breast Cancer Treatment?2024-10-29T11:37:50-07:00