Karen Pryor – Conscious Cancer Care: A PT’s Personal Experience and Clinical Insights

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Speaker: Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS

Duration: 1 Hour 55 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Apr 13, 2023  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Our current evaluation and treatment procedures of pre-op and post-op cancer patients needs to be rewritten. One in two people in the United States may have a cancer diagnosis. Karen Pryor’s journey with bilateral mastectomy brought her face to face with an outdated system of protocols, that warrant revision. The process of diagnosis, surgery and treatments are primarily fear based. Patient’s today, when armed with knowledge, demonstrate reduced anxiety and participate in their self-care and have improved functional outcomes.

Consider the deep history of your patient to determine therapy progression. In this recorded session, take the humorous and serious journey with Karen and discover how to empower you patients and yourself.

Speaker

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS
Health Sphere Wellness Center

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society.

Objectives

1. Develop Pre-op and Post-op gentle treatment techniques that support recovery and healing.
2. Construct home programs utilizing integrative knowledge of nutraceuticals, mindfulness, and hydration.
3. Investigate scar tissue mobilization techniques through early post-op treatment to reduce fear avoidance behavior and pain.

Outline

Pre-op & Post-op Treatment Techniques for Recovery

• Testing, teaching to patient, guidance for family support
• Clothing, support foam wedges and pillows

Designing Home Programs

• Teaching the patient from identification of a mass to after surgery and nutritional support
• Foods to avoid
• The body listens to every word and thought

Post-op Treatment & Scar Management

• Scar tissue manual therapy
• Webbing/cording and what to do to increase flexibility
• Self range of motion and frequency.  Pain reduction and increased rest

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants

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