David Doubblestein

PT, Ph.D., OCS, CLT-LANA, Cert. MDT, LLCC

About Me

Graduated with Masters in Physical Therapy 1997 - GVSU
LLCC lymphedema Certification 2001
Started private practice - Living Hope Physical Therapy, 2005-2017
Instructor for Lymph Drainage Therapy, 2005 - 2015
Certified Lymphedema Therapist through ACOLS, 2013
ACOLS Instructor, 2015 - 2022
Certified McKenzie Therapist 2014
Author: Manual Lymphatic Techniques for the Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 2019
LANA certified CLT, 2019
Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan - Flint, 2021
Currently an Associate Professor at A.T. Still University in Arizona, 2020
Vice President of the Lymphology Association of North America, 2023

Professional Associations / Memberships

Lymphology Association of North America
International Society of Lymphology
Lymphatic Education and Research Network
National Lymphedema Network
David  Doubblestein PT, Ph.D., OCS, CLT-LANA, Cert. MDT, LLCC

My Skills

Physical Therapist
Educator and CE Instructor
Researcher
LANA - Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Certified McKenzie Therapist
Lymph Drainage Therapist
CranioSacral Therapy
Myofascial Release

Articles & Books Written

1.            Hunley J, Doubblestein D, Campione E. Current evidence on patient precautions for reducing lymphedema manifestation and progression risks. Medical Oncology. 2024;In Review

2.            Doubblestein D, Koehler L, Anderson E, et al. Development of a core set of outcome measures to be applied toward breast cancer-related lymphedema core outcome domains. Breast Cancer Res Treat. Mar 22 2024;doi:10.1007/s10549-024-07298-7

3.            Doubblestein D, Koehler L, Anderson E, et al. Development of a core outcome set for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a Delphi study. Breast Cancer Res Treat. Feb 29 2024;doi:10.1007/s10549-024-07262-5

4.            Doubblestein DA, Spinelli BA, Goldberg A, Larson CA, Yorke AM. Facilitators and Barriers to the Use of Outcome Measures by Certified Lymphedema Therapists. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2023;41(3):121-128. doi:10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000331

5.            Doubblestein D, Campione E, Hunley J, Schaverien M. Pre-and Post-Microsurgical Rehabilitation Interventions and Outcomes on Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: a Systematic Review. Current Oncology Reports. 2023;1:1-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-023-01439-9

6.            Doubblestein DA, Spinelli BA, Goldberg A, Larson CA, Yorke AM. Use of outcome measures by certified lymphedema therapists with survivors of breast cancer with breast cancer–related lymphedema. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2022;41(1):34-46.

7.            Doubblestein DA. The lived experience of primary lymphoedema: A phenomenological study of personage and caregiver. Journal of Lymphoedema. 2020;15(1):8--12.

8.            Doubblestein D, Yorke A, Larson C. Faculty survey on the status of lymphology education in professional doctor of physical therapy programs. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2020;Ahead of p(doi: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000227):1--9.

9.            Doubblestein D, Sublett S, Huang M. Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2020;32(2):92-101.

10.         Doubblestein DA. Manual Lymphatic Techniques for the Orthopedic Manual Therapist. Upledger Publication Inc.; 2016.

11.         Doubblestein D, Chikly B. Idiopathic Bell's Palsy: A case study of lymph drainage therapy treatment. ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. June 1, 2009 2009;20(11):27-29.

12.         Chikly BaDDA. Idiopathic Bell's Palsy. Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine. 2009;20(11):27.

13.         Deline A, Doubblestein, D. The Relationship of Hamstring Length and Chronic Low Back Pain. 1997:54. 

License Number

LPT-31315

1027 Leisure World
Mesa, Arizona 85206
United States

tel. 2316297109 (day)
tel. 2316297109 (evening)

lymphangion@icloud.com

Hours of operation / Fees

By appointment.
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