Fauquier Health Offers Free Classes on Women’s Health Issues

By: Bendure Communications, Inc.
 
WARRENTON, Va. - Sept. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Fauquier Health will offer two presentations in October that focus on women’s health. On October 2, physical therapist Kristen Pierce will speak on Conquering Urinary Frequency and Urgency. On October 16, she will discuss the benefits of physical therapy for breast cancer patients. Both lectures will be held at 7 p.m. in the Sycamore Room at Fauquier Hospital.

Although no one likes to talk about urinary incontinence, anyone who is a sufferer knows it can be difficult. Fortunately, it can often be treated with conservative measures. Physical therapy may include: education on food and drinks that may irritate the bladder; exercises to strengthen the pelvic muscles; ways to decrease urinary urge and frequency, as well as biofeedback.

Among the many physical and emotional traumas of breast cancer, upper extremity pain and stiffness are common following surgery. Women who have had breast cancer surgery may experience ongoing problems with shoulder and/or arm function, chest wall pain and weakness -- making everyday activities like driving, dressing, washing hair and sleeping difficult. Physical therapists with specialized training in breast cancer rehabilitation can address these musculoskeletal problems and help breast cancer survivors achieve a pain-free and fully functional lifestyle.

Registration for both presentations is required at 540-316-3588.

About Fauquier Health

Fauquier Health is a non-profit community health system. A Planetree-designated facility, the organization is dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care in a unique environment that considers the multiple facets of healing and respects the individuality of each and every patient. Located at 500 Hospital Drive in Warrenton, Virginia, Fauquier Health serves the residents of Fauquier and several surrounding counties. It comprises: Fauquier Hospital, a fully accredited, 97-bed hospital; Fauquier Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 115-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility; the Villa at Suffield Meadows, an assisted living facility; the Wound Health Center and a medically supervised Wellness Center offering health and wellness programs. Fauquier Health also has a 50 percent ownership in the Cancer Center at Lake Manassas, a state-of-the-art radiation treatment facility. Fauquier Health also operates ten physician’s offices, including primary care and specialties. In 2012, Fauquier Health provided almost $12 million in community benefit support to its community. More information on Fauquier Health is available online at www.fauquierhealth.org or by calling 540-316-3588.
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