Lymph vessels run throughout the body, much like blood vessels. They absorb lymph fluid from the tissue and move it to the lymph nodes to be filtered. During breast cancer surgery, some lymph nodes may be removed to check for cancer cells. Radiation therapy can also damage the lymph system and lead to blockages.
Performance Health is proud to recognize clinicians who provide exceptional patient care and our January Clinician of the Month is Jazmine Tooles, PT, DPT.
Standardization is a process often overseen by a value analysis team to choose healthcare products and services considering evidence-based results. There are many ways you can reduce variation while selecting best-in-class products, driving optimal clinical practices, reducing patient risk and reducing costs. Learn more about how Performance Health can help you and your clinic ensure quality patient care and fiscal responsibility!
The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendinitis (back of the heel). Depending on the cause, you may feel more heel pain in the morning, at night, or when walking. Learn how to get quick relief now!
Dry needling treatment is used to relieve pain and movement impairments. Dry needling and acupuncture both use needles but they are very different practices. Dry needling can treat a variety of conditions in a variety of people. Learn more about dry needling in this article!
The NIH Motor Battery allows you to get a comprehensive look at your patient’s fine and gross motor skills. The Battery consists of five different tests that can be used to provide a good baseline and track your patient’s progress over time. Get a brief overview of the tests and what you’ll need to perform them now.
Blisters are a painful and annoying problem that affect a variety of athletes from runners to weightlifters. Properly fitting shoes and blister protection can help prevent future blisters. Learn how athletes can treat and prevent blisters.
Alzheimer’s and other conditions can make daily tasks like eating, dressing, bathing, and walking difficult. Daily living aids can help people with Alzheimer’s disease stay independent and also help caregivers. Learn care tips and discover tools that can help in this article.
Men’s Health Week is always celebrated as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. Since Father’s Day changes every year (it’s always on the 3rd Sunday in June) the specific dates for Men’s Health Week vary.
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, but it’s important to understand your blood pressure readings all year long. Learn more about your blood pressure and how to monitor it at home.
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