denise stewart

Brisbane, Australia Australia

Breast Cancer Authority Contributor at Breast Cancer Yoga

Medical / Health Care / Pharmaceuticals

I work with women after their Breast Cancer surgery to restore upper body strength and performance which has been compromised by scar tissue and radiotherapy. I love to develop programs to help indiviuals get excited about self managing their particular health problem -especially when it has a muscular/ soft tissue origin. This work has involved research and clinical experience to develop new assessment procedures and treatment options specific to this client group. Clinical Cording (AWS) Assessments: I have developed assessments, beyond the use of shoulder abduction to assess if cording is present and interfering in shoulder function. This was first presented as a poster at the Aus...