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Send us a Text Message.Keeping home exercise programs (HEPs) fresh and exciting is key to maintaining patient motivation & adherence. BUT it’s easy for the HEP to take a back seat to all the other stuff you have to manage in patient care.That’s why we’re spicing up the HEP in this episode, with unique exercise & physical activity ideas.To inject some life into your worn out HEP handout from 1983, listen NOW!Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.An...

Send us a Text Message.Summer is here, which means it’s time to DIVE IN!Just like the water might be cold when you first get in, it’s crucial to embrace the discomfort & challenges that come with cancer rehab if you’re ever going to get better at treating oncology patients.So are you going to just dip your toes in? Or are you going all in on yourself & for your patients?LISTEN NOW TO DECIDE.Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.And it’s easy to make si...

Send us a Text Message.BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a common vestibular issue that affects people of all ages. BUT DID YOU KNOW there is significant crossover between BPPV and oncology?Yep - cancer treatments & even certain conditions we see in cancer rehab can increase your patient’s likelihood of developing BPPV. In this conversation, Dr. Kayla Gomes, PT, breaks down the importance of screening your oncology patients for BPPV, plus actionable tips to start managin...

Send us a Text Message.OncoPT is not always the first career path for physical therapists - today’s guest included!From starting her career at the USDA to now pioneering cancer rehab in her area, Dr. Alyssa Carey, PT, shares her journey to specializing in OncoPT, plus the major decisions that transformed her career into what it is today. Listen for all the juicy details today!Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that ...

Send us a Text Message.Prostate cancer survivors sometimes fall into the gap between pelvic floor PT & OncoPT - who should be treating the patient & when?The short answer is all hands on deck, but Dr. Matthew Johnston, PT, breaks down exactly how to prioritize your patient’s impairments & which team your patient should see first.In today’s episode, we dive into the physical, cognitive, emotional, & psychological aspects of a prostate cancer survivor’s experience, plus how to t...

Send us a Text Message.Cancer rehab may not always be the first step on your PT journey - but that doesn’t mean you’re behind or you can’t become an expert clinician.Today’s guest is the PERFECT example of this: Melissa White began her PT career nowhere near oncology. But after she transitioned into pelvic floor therapy, she found herself treating more & more cancer survivors. And soon, she was HOOKED.Fast forward, she’s now building cancer rehab programs in her area & specializes in ...