Recommended Resources

Following are some valuable patient resources to help in the self management of

lymphedema, cancer rehabilitation, and persistent pain.

Please note, these are not intended to replace professional health care.

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Dr. Erica Ainsworth, DC

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

Breast cancer thriver and chiropractor Dr. Erica Ainsworth offers education, self-care tools, and rehabilitation exercises to manage the side effects and recovery from treatment for breast cancer.

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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Self Lymphatic Drainage

Created by the therapists in the lymphedema clinic at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, these videos demonstrate how to perform self lymphatic massage following treatment for cancer. Click on the tab above the video frame for either Upper Body or Lower Body.

Click here

Government of Ontario

Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

The government of Ontario's Assistive Devices Program offers financial support to purchase compression garments for lymphedema. The website link provides information about who is eligible, how to apply, and a list of ADP-approved Fitters/Vendors. Susan is an ADP-approved Authorizer and can sign your application form after your physician.

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Pain Canada

Resources for people with pain.

Pain Canada, our national action network, is made up of people living with pain and pain organizations from coast to coast. The website includes a variety of helpful resources for people in pain.

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