You may feel frustrated by conflicting advice about how to prevent and manage lymphedema. Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos, oncology physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist shares trusted insight on steps to help follow to lower your risk of lymphedema or manage the condition if you have already been diagnosed.
Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos PT, DPT, CLT- LANA
Angela is the owner, oncology physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist at Cancer Rehab and Integrative Medicine. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative. From 2018-2019 she was the Director of Health and Wellness at Texas Oncology. Angela has lymphedema certifications from both the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) and the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). She participated in the Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation (STAR) program from 2012–2015 and is Oncology Rehab Certified through the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi).
Angela is a lecturer for the physical therapy doctoral program at Texas State University and also contributes to the Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences hosted by the Cancer Care Collaborative and Tumor Boards at St. David’s and Seton Hospital. She is a presenter and course developer at professional conferences including the National Lymphedema Network, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, and Texas Oncology Survive and Thrive. Has developed and instructed several oncology rehabilitation courses for medical professionals.
