Maximizing Post Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation Course
Maximizing Post Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation Course is organized by Healthclick.
Why should a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or athletic trainer take this oncology rehab continuing education course?
Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS), post-surgical swelling, lymphedema, fatigue, pain, and decreased strength and conditioning are possible side effects of cancer surgery. A multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation program helps minimize the adverse effects of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation and works toward rebuilding the body.
Learn a synergistic, progressive approach, combining manual therapy, self-care instruction, and exercises for post-surgical rehabilitation of the breast cancer patient.
Rehab clinical tools instructed in oncology course to enhance your functional outcomes.
• Treatment includes diaphragmatic breathing retraining, myofascial and muscle energy techniques, trigger point and neural tissue tension techniques, and mobilization techniques for rib displacement
• Techniques that promote an increase in functional mobility and a decrease in pain
Specific instruction that will enhance your understanding and ability to deliver better patient care.
• A surgeon discusses the tissues implicated in specific surgical techniques and provides the clinician with the information needed better to organize the clinical assessment and overall treatment plan
• Specific demonstration and techniques for the treatment of axillary web syndrome
• Lymphatic treatment techniques and scar tissue demonstration with the most effective manual techniques
Features unique to this cancer rehab CE Course.
• A surgeon’s perspective on Surgical Procedures for Breast Cancer
• Common post-op restrictions and compensatory patterns during a musculoskeletal dysfunction assessment
• The possible complications of lymphedema, the process of node transfer surgery, and its implication of post-op recovery
• Techniques and treatments to promote tissue healing and facilitate safe post-cancer surgery recovery in a functional manner
• Musculoskeletal restrictions that can occur following breast cancer surgery
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants should be able to:
• Describe the different types of surgical approaches available for breast cancer and the role therapy plays in successful rehabilitation.
• Perform a postural screen to identify muscle restrictions and rib displacement.
• Perform manual therapy techniques for axillary web syndrome/cording.
• Teach diaphragmatic breathing techniques along with abdominal activation techniques to enhance overall rib excursion and muscle strength.
• Develop a Rehabilitation program that combines myofascial release, trigger point techniques, mobilizations, and general manual therapy to decrease tissue restrictions and increase mobility.
• Utilize specific techniques to release tightness in the peripheral nerves in the upper and lower extremities.
• Incorporate general core strengthening and mobility techniques into a comprehensive post-surgical treatment program.
• Identify the relevant evidence-based literature that supports current treatment techniques.