Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention, and health promotion. Physical therapist is the term used for such professionals in the United States, and physiotherapist is the term used in many other countries.

Swollen lymph nodes Swollen lymph nodes, medically called lymphadenopathy, are a common sign that the body is responding to an infection or another underlying condition. When lymph nodes swell, it usually means they are working harder than usual to trap viruses, bacteria, or other invaders. In most cases, swollen lymph nodes are not a cause for alarm and tend to improve once the underlying issue is treated.

The ONCC offers eight options for certification: • Basic: • OCN: Oncology Certified Nurse • CPON: Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse • CPHON: Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse • Specialty: • BMTCN: Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse • CBCN: Certified Breast Care Nurse