OncoPelvic PT

08/26/2026

Being hot is one of the more common reasons I hear as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist that people skip compression garments for lymphedema. But unfortunately, when it’s hot out is often when you need compression the most.

Luckily, there have been advancements in compression garments to keep you cool, including multi-layer construction with moisture-wicking materials, heat-dissipating minerals woven into the fabric, and wave-knit weave designs.

➡️ Want to learn about these advancements and how to stay cool in compression? Comment LYMPHEDEMANOW for the full YouTube video.

08/24/2026

“Chronic Prostatitis” gets blamed on the prostate. But most of the time, it’s not the prostate’s fault.

A lot of pelvic pain gets labeled prostatitis and treated with round after round of antibiotics, when the actual source is often an overactive nervous system and the pelvic floor/surrounding structures – not an infection at all. Treating the wrong thing means the pain just keeps coming back.

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08/20/2026

Being hot, whether from the weather or hot flashes, shouldn’t mean choosing between comfort and consistency with wearing your compression garments.

Compression garment technology can now help keep you cooler and more consistent with managing your lymphedema.

If heat has been the reason you keep taking your compression garments off, check out my new blog post to help you figure out which cooling compression option can fit your lymphedema and comfort needs.

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08/19/2026

Pelvic radiation can lead to radiation fibrosis, a stiffening of the tissues within the pelvis. It can cause pelvic pain, bladder and bowel issues, pain with intimacy, and make pelvic exams difficult. Although dilators are the standard of care after pelvic radiation therapy, sometimes a pelvic wand added into your program can be a game changer.

My new YouTube video guides you step-by-step how to use a pelvic wand to address radiation fibrosis, and how it fits into your dilator routine.

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08/18/2026

Part 2 of my post-op swelling series, and this one’s about nighttime compression. You’d think swelling would resolve overnight since you’re off your feet, but post-op swelling doesn’t always behave like that.
 
As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I see too many people who are not addressing nighttime swelling, or told how to address it.
 
Leaving it unmanaged overnight just sets you up for a worse start the next day. That’s why I’ve been using the Haddenham Comfiwave toe cap at night – to help work on the swelling even while I sleep.

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08/17/2026

13 weeks out from foot surgery and I’m still managing swelling every day. People often aren’t prepared for how long post-op edema can hang around - up to a year in some cases - and as a lymphedema therapist I still had to problem-solve my own compression setup. 

My daytime compression includes closed-toe compression stockings or a combination of a foot glove + open-toe compression stockings depending on what I’m doing that day and the amount of swelling I have.
 
Stay tuned for part 2 of how I manage my swelling at night.

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Lymphedema therapist looking to order for a patient? Comment CARELINK for resources with compress_care

08/12/2026

Someone handed you a dilator after pelvic radiation and said... basically nothing. No instructions, no explanation, just “here, use this.” Sound familiar?

I see this a lot, and it drives me a little crazy, because dilators are not some optional add-on. They’re a critical component in your cancer recovery after radiation therapy. They help with managing radiation fibrosis and keeping your vaginal tissue mobile long after treatment ends.

Need guidance? My new YouTube video walks you through how to use dilators correctly after radiation.

Comment RADIATIONNOW and I’ll send you the link.
 

08/05/2026

💡 It’s time to rethink what you’re prescribing if you’re still running the same bladder and bowel retraining protocol on every patient regardless of their cancer history.

Patients with a history of pelvic radiation need adjustments to that approach, not the standard program.

In my new YouTube video, I walk through three specific adjustments pelvic and oncology rehab pros should be making to help their patients with bladder and bowel urgency after pelvic radiation. 

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07/31/2026

Thank you The Buzz Daily News Network for having me on to talk about my practice, OncoPelvic PT, and how impactful physical therapy can be.

New episode of “Buzzworthy Businesses” is here! 🎥 Our hosts Morgan Allen and Dr. Suny Caminero sit down with Dr. Alex Hill—dual board-certified physical therapist and founder of OncoPelvic PT in Jacksonville, FL—to talk about pelvic health and oncology rehabilitation.

Many people quietly live with pelvic pain, bladder or bowel changes, lymphedema, scar tissue, and intimacy challenges after cancer treatment—without realizing specialized PT can help restore comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Dr. Hill also shares why early intervention, patient advocacy, and direct access to PT in Florida can make getting care faster and easier.

Watch the full interview here: https://dailynewsnetwork.com/2026/shows/buzzworthy-businesses/5-minutes-with-dr-alex-hill-of-oncopelvic-pt/

07/30/2026

Balance changes from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are common, and a full assessment from an oncology PT or OT is important. They’ll look at more than just balance, they’ll assess your strength, sensation, range of motion, and posture, since all of these play into how steady you feel on your feet.

To keep working on balance at home, a rebounder is one tool worth considering. Bonus: it also helps to support lymphatic flow, heart health, and bone health!

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