Pam Pelton
Pam Pelton tells her inspirational story of how KORT's Trigger Point Dry Needling Technique and KORT Physical Therapist Chad Garvey gave her the ability to do things she hadn't been able to do for years. VIEW MORE
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Vance Blade
Kroger MidSouth Division and KORT worked together to implement a new employee wellness program called Living Life Safe and Well. Since its introduction last October, this new program has cut down on job-related employee… VIEW MORE
Jennie Bowman
Jennie Bowman celebrates her 1-year anniversary participating in the KORT POWR Program having lost 106 pounds in the past year. Jennie feels better, has more confidence, and says that if you unsuccessfully tried to lose… VIEW MORE
Cathy Bryant
Lexington Home physical therapy & KORT Hamburg patient Cathy Bryant shares her experience with home physical therapist Whitney McGuffey & physical therapist Rob Swayze after having hip surgery. And, why she would… VIEW MORE
Fran and Kim Crumpler
As horse trainers, Simpsonville residents Kim and Fran Crumpler enjoy actively working with their American Saddlebred horses and Hackney ponies. In the past 25 years, they've won numerous competitions and have developed a… VIEW MORE
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A persistent sense of tiredness interfering with daily life that is the most common long term side effect of treatment. Your fatigue may make the idea of getting up and moving feel very difficult, but research has shown that those who exercised routinely had 40% to 50% less fatigue and significantly decreased their risk of cancer recurrence.
Radiation therapy causes inflammation and altered tissue remodeling that can cause scar tissue, decreased flexibility, and muscle weakness during the months and years following radiation. Your physical therapist will use skilled manual therapy techniques and provide an effective strengthening and stretching program to treat these side effects.
Lymphedema i debilitating condition characterized by progressive swelling. Lymphedema occurs when the lymphatic system has been impaired and can result from cancer treatment, congenital defects, trauma or surgery. Lymphedema can also occur after years of damaging swelling from conditions like venous insufficiency and obesity that eventually can impair the lymphatic system. In addition to difficulties with daily functioning, high levels of protein-rich fluid triggers chronic inflammation, fibrosis and a high risk of infection. The good news is that lymphedema can be effectively managed and treated with physical therapy by providing a massage technique called Manual Lymphatic Drainage, skilled compression bandaging, movement and skin care. KORT has multiple therapists certified to treat lymphedema including:
Cancer Rehab is offered at the following locations:
Lexington, KY
708 Westport Rd.
Suite 200
6400 Dutchman's Pkwy
Suite 20