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Why Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Movement Matter After Cancer Treatment

julio 16, 2026

Patients recovering from colon cancer surgery, bowel or intestinal resection, colectomy, hysterectomy, or laparoscopic abdominal surgery may experience systemic changes that affect movement, circulation, nervous system regulation, and overall function.

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Leg compartment syndrome after abdominal surgery

Leg Compartment Syndrome After Abdominal or Colon Cancer Surgery: Recovery and Physical Therapy After Fasciotomy

mayo 29, 2026

Patients recovering from colon cancer surgery, bowel or intestinal resection, colectomy, hysterectomy, or laparoscopic abdominal surgery may experience systemic changes that affect movement, circulation, nervous system regulation, and overall function.

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Dr. Alexandra Chaux starting Dog Wellness Body Works

A New Chapter in Dog Wellness

mayo 21, 2026

Loving dogs has always been something very close to my heart. There is a unique kind of presence they bring into
our lives; pure, trusting, and deeply grounding. They don’t ask for anything other than connection, safety, and
care.

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Prehabilitation before cancer surgery

Prehabilitation Before Breast Cancer Surgery: Why Starting Physical Therapy Early Matters

febrero 6, 2026

As a physical therapist specializing in oncology rehabilitation, I see firsthand how patients who prepare their bodies before surgery tend to recover more smoothly, regain movement faster, and feel more confident during the healing process.

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The New Year Reset Your Body Has Been Asking For!

enero 2, 2026

As a new year begins, many people turn to more intense workouts in hopes of feeling better in their bodies. Yet research continues to show that more effort is not always the solution.

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Hypopressive progress

Can Hypopressives Reduce Belly Fat? The Science Every Woman Should Know

noviembre 20, 2025

Hypopressive exercises activate the deep abdominal layer (transversus abdominis) and pelvic floor, creating an internal “corset effect.”
This reflexive activation draws the waist inward, improves spinal stability, and enhances the appearance of a flatter, elongated abdomen, without increasing pressure or risking pelvic floor strain.
Clinical and observational data show that regular practice improves waist circumference, posture, and body awareness, contributing to a more defined silhouette and better functional strength.

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Hypopressives: The Science Behind a Smaller Waist and Stronger Core

noviembre 13, 2025

Why do so many women want a smaller waist and why is it so hard to achieve?

Waist shape reflects not only body fat but also posture, breathing mechanics, fascia tone, and stress balance.
As women move through life from postpartum recovery to perimenopause and menopause, hormonal and connective tissue changes can cause the waistline to feel wider or less defined.
Research shows that increased abdominal pressure, stress-related cortisol, and decreased collagen elasticity all influence how the waist looks and feels.

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hypropressive training

Why Your Pelvic Floor Isn’t Just About Kegels — The New Science Behind Hypopressive Training

noviembre 10, 2025

The pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles, ligaments and fascia that supports the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) and helps regulate functions such as urinary continence, bowel control and sexual intimacy. Over time and under various stresses, this system can malfunction — a condition commonly referred to as pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).

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By Dr. Alexandra Chaux Doctor of Physical Therapy Helping You Move Heal

Protecting Your Health from Plastics: What Every Family Should Know About BPA, Breast Cancer, and Safe Living

octubre 27, 2025

By Dr. Alexandra Chaux, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Helping You Move, Heal, and Live in Balance

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Shaking Up Oncology Rehab: How Whole-Body Vibration Helps Survivors Thrive

septiembre 22, 2025

What Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV)? (Get One Here) Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) uses a special platform that gently vibrates. When you stand,…

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Japanese interval walking for breast cancer survivors

Japanese Interval Walking for Breast Cancer Survivors: What It Is, Why It Helps, and How to Start

agosto 21, 2025

If you’ve finished treatment (or you’re in it) and you’re looking for a safe, doable way to rebuild stamina, ease fatigue,…

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Mastectomy compared with lumpectomy

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Why Physical Therapy Matters for Recovery

julio 25, 2025

When facing breast cancer, one of the biggest decisions a woman makes, often alongside her medical team, is whether to undergo…

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Beyond the Nodes: Breast Cancer & the Lymphatic System

Join Dr. Alexandra Chaux for a free educational workshop exploring the lymphatic system and its role in breast cancer treatment and recovery.

Thursday, October 22 | 12:00–1:00 PM
In person + Online via Zoom Free to anyone impacted by cancer