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Exploring the Essential Features of “Minnie Jan – Navigating the Cancer Journey: Recovery and Rehabilitation”
Speaker: Minnie Jan, PT, DPT
Duration: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video
Copyright: May 20, 2021
Media Type: Digital Seminar
Description:
Working with the oncology population can seem challenging or even impossible, after all, cancer is listed as a contraindication for many rehabilitative interventions. However, it can positively impact recovery and is greatly underutilized.
In this seminar, you’ll learn an evidence-based framework to address oncology-related symptoms and functional impairments with confidence. Join Minnie Jan, PT, DPT, as she unveils comprehensive strategies for optimizing the health and quality of life of the patient throughout the various stages of their journey. You’ll uncover the answers to these pivotal questions – and more!
- How can the healthcare team reduce the side effects of cancer treatment? Â
- What are the best strategies to reduce cancer-related fatigue? Â
- Which interventions can improve balance and reduce falls?Â
- How does the oncology interdisciplinary team manage the patient as a whole?Â
Working with patients diagnosed with cancer is such a rewarding experience – they truly are inspiring. With advances in medicine, we are seeing so many of our patients’ triumph and beat cancer. From diagnosis to survivorship and beyond, you will support these patients every step of the way. This session will provide tools to help guide your oncology patients on a path toward optimized long-term health.
Speaker:
Minnie Jan is a physical therapist based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in oncologic physical therapy since 2016. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from New York University, and completed an oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Currently, she is an Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy at University of Southern California, where she continues to treat in the clinic, as well as teach special topics related to cancer and lymphedema management.
Speaker Disclosure
Financial: Minnie Jan is an instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Minnie Jan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; the California Physical Therapy Association; and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.
Objectives:
- Develop foundational knowledge of cancer staging, cancer treatments, and short-term and long-term side effects throughout the continuum of cancer care.
- Apply strategies to address side effects of cancer treatment and identify areas of collaboration with other health care services.
- Determine the need for interdisciplinary care team through various stages of recovery.
Outline:
Cancer Continuum: Foundational Knowledge 
- Cancer stagingÂ
- Cancer treatments and what they mean for rehabilitation
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- SurgeryÂ
- ChemotherapyÂ
- RadiationÂ
- Hormone therapyÂ
- Other therapiesÂ
Techniques to Reduce the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Strength and cardiovascular training benefits during + after cancer treatmentÂ
- Stretching/range of motionÂ
- Lymphedema management and risk educationÂ
- Gait/balance trainingÂ
- Manual techniquesÂ
- Pelvic floor rehabÂ
Practical Strategies to Support a Comprehensive Cancer Rehabilitation Program
- Roles of the interdisciplinary care teamÂ
- Primary oncology teamÂ
- Other healthcare providers Â
- Integrative medicine practitionersÂ
- When to refer Â
Target Audience:
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractors
- Exercise Physiologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy AssistantsÂ
- PhysiciansÂ
- Physician Assistants
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
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