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Advanced Rehab Techniques in Oncology

Advanced Rehab Techniques in Oncology

Advanced Rehab Techniques in Oncology

CA$299.00
This course includes
3:58:01 of Course Material (View)
Patient Exercises (View)
Course Forum
Lifetime access after purchase
Certificate of completion
The instructors

 

Course Overview:

This online physiotherapy course is designed for the advanced health care professionals who have been working with patients with cancer.  It is a follow up to the first course "Rehab Techniques in Oncology".  The course outlines several different types of cancer seen in rehabilitation and goes in significant detail around proper exercise, mobilizations, and myofascial release techniques.  Through the different sections, this course will take a look at Breast Cancer, Hematological Disorders, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, as well as Melanoma. 

  • The course was designed for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
  • The course includes a downloadable workbook, helpful exercise videos and a certificate of completion. 
  • The course is yours forever to go in and review as you develop your caseload. 

Don’t waste time! Get trained and get started working with this amazing bunch of people!

 

Course Purpose:

An advanced look at some of the skills and knowledge required for fitness or health professionals to work with clients who has had a diagnosis of cancer.

 

What You Will Learn:

  • An in-depth look at Breast Cancer, Hematological Disorders, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, as well as Melanoma
  • Appropriate exercise guidelines
  • Types of Therapy

 

What is Included:

  • Course participants will be provided with courseware including a workbook and certificate of completion.
  • Lifetime access to this course
  • Access to the Forum
The instructors
Jodi Steele
PT, BKin, BSc(PT)

Jodi earned her kinesiology degree in 1997 and a physiotherapy degree in 1999 from McMaster University. Upon graduation she co-developed an oncology rehabilitation program, Cancer Rehab-The Next Step. In 2005 her husband joined her and founded Cancer Rehab Inc., Canada’s first not-for-profit cancer rehabilitation centre.

In 2009, Jodi designed, developed and launched Wellspring’s Cancer Exercise Program, which continues to be delivered at sites throughout southern Ontario. For her innovative contributions to society, Jodi received the 2009 Arch Award from McMaster University.

Presently Jodi is a professor at Niagara College. She continues to educate peers through educational lectures focusing on cancer exercise and rehabilitation for health care professionals and lymphedema management in the home care setting.

Course Material included in this course
  • Section 2: Medical Interventions
  • 2.1: Lab Values
  • 2.2: Chemotherapy Affect on Rehabilitation
  • 2.3: Radiation
  • 2.4: Immunotherapy
  • 2.5: Anti-Angiogenic Therapy
  • 2.6: Hormonal Therapy
  • Quiz
  • Feedback for Section 2
  • Section 3B: Breast Cancer Exercises and Techniques
  • Shoulder AAROM (Wand Exercise)
  • Postural Exercises
  • Shoulder Retractions
  • Skin Rolling
  • Skin Traction For Cording
  • Hooking
  • DARE stretch
  • Upper Quadrant Release
  • Myofascial Release of Pec Major
  • Subscapular Release
  • Lower Trap Strengthening
  • Wall Slides
  • Wall Slide Progression
  • Prone Y
  • Shoulder External Rotation
  • Standing Row
  • Suntanner
  • Feedback for Section 3
  • Section 4A: Hematological Disorders
  • 4.1: Leukemia
  • 4.2: Lymphoma
  • 4.3: Multiple Myeloma
  • 4.4: Treatment
  • 4.5: Rehab Considerations
  • Quiz
  • Section 4B: Hematological Disorders Exercises and Techniques
  • Upper Quadrant Release
  • Myofascial Release of Pec Major
  • Subscapular Release
  • Skin Traction
  • Lower Extremity Self Massage
  • Feedback for Section 4
  • Section 5A: Lung Cancer
  • 5: Lung Cancer
  • Quiz
  • Section 5B: Lung Cancer Exercises and Techniques
  • Postural Exercises
  • Ribcage Range Of Motion
  • Shoulder AAROM (Wand Exercise)
  • Skin Rolling
  • Feedback for Section 5
  • Section 6A: Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • 6: Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Quiz
  • Section 6B: Gastrointestinal Cancer Exercises and Techniques
  • Abdominal Release
  • Feedback for Section 6
  • Section 7A: Melanoma
  • 7: Melanoma
  • Quiz
  • Section 7B: Melanoma Exercises and Techniques
  • Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
  • Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
  • Feedback for Section 7
  • Section 8A: Lymphedema
  • 8.1: Review
  • 8.2: Lymphedema Measurements
  • 8.3: Skin Care
  • 8.4: Lymphatic Massage & Bandaging
  • 8.5: Lymphedema Exercises
  • Quiz
  • Section 8B: Lymphedema Exercises and Techniques
  • Lower Extremity Circumferential Measurement
  • Upper Extremity Circumferential Measurement
  • Lower Extremity Lymphatic Massage
  • Upper Extremity Lymphatic Massage
  • Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
  • Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
  • Feedback for Section 8
  • Section 9A: Palliative Care
  • 9: Palliative Care
  • Quiz
  • Section 9B: Palliative Exercises and Techniques
  • Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
  • Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
  • Feedback for Section 9
  • What's Next?
  • Next Steps
Patient Exercises included in this course
  • Wall Slide Progression
  • Wall Slides
  • Wall Push-Ups
  • Standing Row
  • Tricep Extension
  • Core Activation
  • Suntanner
  • Prone Y
  • Active Assisted Range of Motion for the Shoulder
  • Bicep Curl
  • Postural Exercises
  • Shoulder External Rotation
  • Core Stability on a Ball
  • Lower Trap Strengthening
  • PNF Patterns
  • Proprioceptive Exercises
  • Ribcage Range of Motion
  • Shoulder Pendulums
  • Shoulder Retractions
  • Sit and Twist
  • Squats
  • Self DARE Stretch
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