Free Educational Webinar
Why the Tightness? Understanding and Managing Radiation Fibrosis
June 18, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST
What to Expect
If you’ve been feeling arm or chest restrictions and tightness after treatment, you are not alone and there is so much that can be done to help.
In this educational webinar, Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, OnCS, CLT-LANA, a Board-Certified Oncology Clinical Specialist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, will explain why radiation fibrosis happens and share specific tools and techniques used to treat it. Kelly will discuss how these tissue changes can be addressed through specialized care, helping survivors move beyond discomfort and return to the activities they love.
Her goal is to help participants better understand their healing process, recognize what is possible with the right support, and feel empowered with a clearer path toward feeling like themselves again. The webinar will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A, giving you an opportunity to ask Kelly your questions.
Key Takeaways
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How radiation fibrosis can cause tightness, restriction, and discomfort
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Common tissue changes that happen during and after radiation
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The role of Physical Therapy in the management of radiation fibrosis
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Specific tools and techniques used to treat radiation fibrosis
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What radiation fibrosis is and why it can develop after cancer treatment
About the Speaker
Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, OnCS, CLT-LANA
Kelly Sturm received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic and is a CLT-LANA certified lymphedema specialist. In 2019, she became one of the first Board-Certified Oncology Clinical Specialists in the United States.
In addition to her private practice work in oncology rehab and pelvic health, she serves as an instructor for PT programs and is a featured speaker at national and international conferences. Kelly is the owner of Cancer Rehab PT, an online platform dedicated to educating, empowering, and bringing awareness to lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation.
About our Sponsor
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