Nicole L. Stout MPTNicole L. Stout MPT, CLT-LANA, physical therapist, clinical researcher and CLT-LANA lymphedema specialist. She received a Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Chatham College. She is currently the principle investigator on two research protocols studying upper extremity morbidity associated with breast cancer treatment at the Breast Care Center at the National Naval Medical Center. Ms. Stout has lectured and taught internationally on lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation. She is a recognized expert in breast cancer morbidity and early intervention. Currently Ms. Stout is a member of the steering committee for the American Lymphedema Framework project and is working on international policy initiatives for lymphedema treatment in South Africa. She is also serving as the project manager for the clinical specialization initiative for the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Ms. Stout has held positions on the board of directors for the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Medical Advisory Board for the National Lymphedema Network and the Lymphology Association of North America. She has authored and co-authored over a dozen articles about cancer and lymphedema as well as several book chapters and study monographs. Read More Read Less