Course Description:

This continuing education course provides physical
therapists with the knowledge and clinical tools to effectively evaluate and treat individuals with
cancer and cancer-related musculoskeletal conditions. Content includes identification of red
flags for undiagnosed cancer, the therapist’s role in managing functional mobility impairments,
and an overview of local and systemic side effects of treatment, including chemotherapy,
radiation, gene therapy, and hormonal therapy. Special emphasis will be placed on
cancer-related fatigue and essential safety precautions for this population.
Participants will also review landmark research that has advanced the oncology specialty,
providing an evidence-based foundation for practice. Using a systems-based approach, the
course will outline assessment strategies, outcome measures, and rehabilitation considerations
across the lymphatic, cardiopulmonary, neurological, musculoskeletal, genitourinary,
gastrointestinal, and psychological systems.
By the conclusion of this course, participants will gain strategies to improve safety, enhance
functional outcomes, and promote quality of life for individuals affected by cancer throughout the
continuum of care.