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Therapy for Lipedema
Lipedema is a misunderstood fat disorder that, up until now, had few therapy options.
June is Cancer Survivor Month
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. And Therapy Achievements wants to celebrate our patients who are in the fight and who have won the fight. What is Survivorship? According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Cancer survivorship has at least 2 common meanings: Having no signs of cancer after finishing treatment. Living with, through, […]
2020 Huntsville Lymphedema Conference
Join Therapy Achievements for World Lymphedema Day! We will be celebrating by hosting an educational conference on Lymphedema. Topics covered will include updates on treatments, compression techniques, management, and more. Patients living with Lymphedema, professionals, and family members are all welcome to attend. Firday, March 6th, 2020 12:00-4:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:30) Kathleens Caterings- […]
Cancer Support Resources
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Support resources are vital for your physical, emotional, and financial health. Below we have compiled a list of cancer support resources in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Resources for Physical Health: Therapy Achievements– Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Memory Rehab has been proven to increase the quality of life for patients […]
Shoe Recommendations for Patients with Lymphedema
Finding shoes that fit properly can be difficult if you deal with Lymphedema or swelling of your lower extremities. Below we have listed a few shoe recommendations for patients with Lymphedema. We’ve also listed a few things to keep in mind when purchasing shoes if you have swelling or Lymphedema of the lower extremities. (Please […]
Pain After Breast Cancer: Costocondritis
Pain after Breast Cancer: Costocondritis Is pain after breast cancer normal? The answer to this question is often vague. For many women, pain is a normal part of recovery after breast cancer treatment. But for some women, persistent pain after breast cancer may be due to costocondritis. Costrocondritis can be difficult to diagnose and, because […]
2019 Relay for Life at Rocket City Best Fest
This year Huntsville Relay for Life will be at Rocket City Best Fest. Join us on Saturday June 8, 2019 to celebrate, remember and fight back! Activities start at 4:00 pm at Big Spring Park and include: Rocket City’s Battle of the Burger: The Battle of the Burger will recognize Huntsville’s best burgers from two […]
Treatment of Lymphedema: The Swollen Limb
Lymphedema and Edema Treatment of lymphedema can be challenging! Approximately 60% of our body mass is composed of fluid. Normally this fluid moves in and out of the tissues – the space between the skin and the muscle. If the fluid becomes stagnant and trapped in the tissues, swelling occurs. Left untreated, swelling can trigger […]