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Palliative and Hospice Care
October 25, 2021
What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Oncology
Safety Considerations For Patients With Bone Metastases
October 31, 2019
What are some safety considerations when working with patients with bone metastases? Read More
Oncology
Safety Consideration for Exercise Training with Oncology Patients
December 31, 2018
What are the safety considerations for exercise training for oncology patients? Read More
Oncology
Screening for Metastasis as a DPT
July 31, 2017
Can you tell us more about screening for metastasis as a physical therapy professional? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Oncology Orthopedics
Convincing a Fatigued Cancer Patient to Exercise: What do you say?
July 23, 2014
What are some talking points that you use with patients to encourage them to exercise? Read More
Oncology
Cancer Related Fatigue: Should Patients with Low Hemoglobin Levels Participate in Exercise?
June 18, 2014
I once had a patient who declined a blood transfusion for religious reasons. His hemoglobin was too low for exercise, yet the he wanted to get stronger. Are there any exceptions to the hemoglobin ru... Read More
Oncology
Clients with Breast Cancer: Is TENS an Option?
May 21, 2014
Are you aware of any evidence supporting or negating the use of modalities such as a TENS unit to assist with pain during or after exercise for breast cancer particularly with patients with metastases... Read More
Oncology Pelvic Health
Exercising after Mastectomy
April 23, 2014
How quickly can a client begin exercising a shoulder after a mastectomy? Are there specific exercises to perform with the upper extremity to minimize scarring? How often should the exercises be perf... Read More
Oncology Pelvic Health
Aromatase Inhibitors: What Are They and Who Is Taking Them?
March 26, 2014
For what are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed? Are all cancer patients on them? Read More
Oncology
Variances Between Men and Women in Regard to Exercise for Cancer Related Fatigue
February 19, 2014
Are there any differences between men and women in regard to response to exercise for cancer related fatigue? Read More
Oncology