Evidence-Based Oncology Rehabilitation

Hidelisa C. Manibusan, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CLT-LANA

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

This course is designed to provide the clinician with basic knowledge of treatments, particularly pertaining to breast oncology, an understanding of lymphedema prevention, and components of survivorship, to include exercise prescription and activity modification. Each participant will participate in risk identification, management skills of upper quarter syndromes, and gain a basic understanding in myofascial decompression and its role in lymphedema and scar tissue management.

Highlights

  • Review of common surgeries, therapies, and medications and their effect on functional mobility
  • Pre-treatment, cognitive, pain, and complication considerations from cancer treatments
  • Exercise prescription and activity modification treatment options to promote a safe recovery
  • Evidence-based guidelines on lymphedema prevention and management
  • Treatment of breast cancer and upper quadrant syndromes related to cancer treatment
  • Hands-on myofascial decompression techniques and their role in cancer treatment

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe current trends, various medical and pharmaceutical interventions, as well as potential side effects for cancer patients.
  2. Identify high risk patients for lymphedema and the best practices for treatment and prevention.
  3. Explain to patients the precautions and benefits of exercise treatments for an increased chance of a faster recovery.
  4. Analyze the risk components and management skills of upper quadrant symptoms and treat the secondary functional impairments.
  5. Apply knowledge of myofascial decompression, including risks and precautions, for usage with fibrosis and scar tissue management.
  6. Establish exercise prescriptions, activity modifications, and a wellness program for cancer survivors.

Course Content

Evidence-Based Oncology Rehabilitation
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Module
  1. Current State of Cancer Types and Survivorship
    1. Current oncology statistics
    2. Pre-treatment considerations
    3. Cognitive and psychological considerations
    4. Review of optimal documentation and reimbursement
  2. Medical and Pharmaceutical Treatment Considerations
    1. Surgical interventions
    2. Pharmaceutical interventions
    3. Radiation and chemotherapy
    4. Hormone therapy
    5. Side effects and design of treatment plans
    6. Pain
  3. Best Practices for Lymphedema Treatment and Prevention
    1. Physiology
    2. Prevention
    3. Treatment
    4. Breast oncology
      5. Hands-on lab Case Study
  4. Risk Identification and Management Skills of Upper Quadrant Syndromes
    1. Cervical and shoulder pathologies
    2. Axillary web syndrome
    3. Evaluation
  5. Exercise Prescription and Activity Modification Treatment Options
    1. Manual treatments
    2. Exercise prescription
    3. Wellness programs
      4. Hands-on Lab
  6. Introduction to Myofascial Decompression
    1. Precautions and contraindications
    2. Role in treatment
      3. Case Study
Hidelisa C. Manibusan, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CLT-LANA, a licensed physical therapist, is currently a practicing clinician and Assistant Clinical Professor, WOS, at the University of California San Francisco. Previously, She has had experience treating musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and oncologic patients. Dr. Manibusan is currently involved in developing an oncologic rehabilitation program in conjunction with the UCSF Breast Care Center, continues to treat full time, and serve as a clinical instructor for various students in the UCSF program. Dr. Manibusan also currently teaches Lymphedema Prevention classes for patients. Dr. Manibusan graduated from Auburn University with her BS in Exercise Science, and earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. She is an ABPTS Orthopedic Specialist, holds a Manual Therapy Certification, and is also a Certified Lymphatic Therapist- LANA.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Hidelisa C. Manibusan is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Hidelisa C. Manibusan has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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