Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. Her clinical experience includes orthopedics, lymphedema, and pelvic dysfunctions in both private practice and hospital settings.
Dr. DiCecco became a woman’s health specialist for pelvic floor disorders in 2000 and a certified lymphedema therapist in 2001. She received her PhD from Texas Woman’s University in the Philosophy of Physical Therapy in 2012. Her research and dissertation was on treatment techniques for females with genital lymphedema with or without lower extremity involvement.
Dr. DiCecco completed her Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certification in 2013 and her training as a Casley-Smith International certified instructor in 2016.
Dr. DiCecco's current research focuses on quality of life tools for persons with lymphedema and the efficacy of treatment techniques involving edema reduction in both the orthopedic and lymphedema patient populations.
DiCecco, S., Davies, C.C., Gilchrist, L. et al. Complete decongestive therapy phase 1: an expert consensus document. Med Oncol 41, 304 (November 2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-024-02407-4
Schmidt, A.L., Rice, K., Kang, Y., Boeur, B.Y., Kayal, M.P., Johnson, J. and DiCecco, S., 2023. Quantitative Analysis of Cadaveric Pelvic Lymph Nodes. European Journal of Lymphology and Related Problems, 34(83), p.19.
Noble-Jones, R., Thomas, M.J., DiCecco, S., Gabe-Walters, M., and Moffatt, C. (2021). "Contextual factors affecting the education needs of lymphoedema health professionals regarding genital oedema." Journal of Wound Care, 30 (Sup 2), pp. 28-38.
DiCecco, S.S., 2012. "Incorporating pelvic floor exercises in complete decongestive therapy for females with lower extremity lymphedema, with and without genital involvement, to improve volumetric and quality of life outcomes." (Doctoral dissertation).
Mitchell, K., Gleeson, P., DiCecco, S. "Assessing Quality of Life for Females with Upper Extremity Lymphedema." JOWH. 2009;33(2):13-19.
Smith, S., Barlett, W., Gleeson, P., Mitchell, K. "Quality of Life Tools and Their Relevance for Females with Genital Lymphedema." JOWH. 2008;32(3):13-19.
DiCecco, S. Practical Insights on Treating Genital Lymphedema and Its Complications. Today’s Wound Clinic. October 2022. (https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/twc/lymphedema/practical-insights-treating-genital-lymphedema-and-its-complications)
DiCecco, S. The Ins and Outs of Genital Lymphedema. Today’s Wound Clinic.
October 2022. (https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/twc/ins- and-outs-genital-lymphedema)
DiCecco, S. (2021). "Let’s Talk Genital Lymphedema." Pathways, Winter, pp. 5-9.
Smith, S. Lymphedema: The aspects of the condition no one likes to discuss.
Oedeminus. 2008;11(3):28-30.
Noble-Jones, R., DiCecco, S., Thomas, M. (November 2021). "Genital Edema Education in the USA: A Mixed Method Investigation." Oral abstract presented at: 10th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference; Copenhagen, Denmark.
DiCecco, S., Boeur, B.Y., Kayal M.P., Damineni V., Johnson J., Kang Y., Rice K., Schmidt A. (November 2021). "Pelvic Lymph Node Quantitative Study." Oral abstract presented at: 10th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference; Copenhagen, Denmark.
DiCecco, S., Noble-Jones, R. (November 2021). "Self-Reported Knowledge, Skill Level, and Confidence on Evaluating and Treating Genital Lymphedema Among Medical Practitioners." Oral abstract presented at: 10th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference; Copenhagen, Denmark.
DiCecco, S. (June 2021) "Clinical Relevance of Quantifying Pelvic Lymph Nodes for Predicting and Treating Genital Lymphedema." ePoster presented at: 37th Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists; New York, NY.
Boeur, B.Y., Kayal, M.P., Damineni, V., Johnson, J., Kang,Y., Rice, K., Schmidt, A., DiCecco, S. (June 2020) "Quantitative Analysis of Cadaveric Pelvic Lymph Nodes." ePoster presented at: 37th Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists; New York, NY.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) Symposium- What is the Relationship Between Pregnancy and Lymphedema? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFVV9ym3gs0) August 2024.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN). Standardized Approach for the Diagnosis and Management of Lymphedema (LE) and Lymphatic Disease (LD). August 2024. DiCecco, S. Author of Genital Lymphedema Section.
Taking Charge of My Cancer Podcast- Episode 54 with Dr. Shelley DiCecco. May 2024. (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derly-munoz/episodes/Episode-54- with-Dr-Shelley-DiCecco-e2dp124)
De Valois, B. Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: Recovery, Renewal, and Transformation. London, Singing Dragon, 2023. DiCecco, S. Chapter Reviewer.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) Symposium- Genital Lymphedema: The Basics Everyone Should Know. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9OFBOphOWI) June 2023.
International Lymphoedema Framework Presentation- Clinical Particularities of Genital Lymphedema and New Management Solutions. June 2023. https://www.lympho.org/industry-lives/clinical-particularities-of-genital-lymphedema
Lympha Press Webinar Series- Pelvic Dysfunction and Lymphedema. December 2022 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eTluFwMjyU)
Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group for Lymphedema Webinar- Lymphedema and the Pelvic Floor: All You Ever Wanted to Know and More. December 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEBFxDDnSM8)
Podcast: Finding Your Village Episodes 38 (replayed on Episode 64): How to Heal from Diastasis Recti (https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast) January 2021
Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group for Lymphedema Webinar- Genital Lymphedema. October 2019. DiCecco, S., Noble-Jones, R. https://www.casleysmithinternational.com/webinar/
DiCecco, S. LymphEd's CLT Certification Course, Casley-Smith Method, Atlanta, 2018.
DiCecco, S. "Swell Your Knowledge: How to Address Orthopedic Edema." Physical Therapy Association of Georgia's IMPACT Annual Meeting, Athens, GA. 2018.
DiCecco, S. Chapter contributor in the book. "The Puzzle: An Inside Glimpse of Lymphedema." Booklogix Publishing Service, Inc. Alpharetta, GA 2011.
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