Virtual Didactic- Safety Considerations in Cancer Rehabilitation presented by Susan Maltser, DO-Virtual Didactic- Safety Considerations in Cancer Rehabilitation Led by Susan Maltser, DO

Virtual Didactic- Safety Considerations in Cancer Rehabilitation Led by Susan Maltser, DO

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a lecture on safety considerations in cancer rehabilitation. The speaker, Dr. Maltzer, discusses topics such as bone metastasis, lymphedema, and modalities in cancer rehabilitation. She emphasizes the importance of individualizing exercise prescriptions for cancer patients based on their specific needs, bone health, and fracture risk. Dr. Maltzer presents evidence that suggests exercise is safe and beneficial for cancer patients, including those with bone metastasis and lymphedema. She also challenges some common misconceptions about exercise and cancer, such as the belief that exercise should be avoided in cancer patients. Additionally, she addresses the use of modalities like heat, ultrasound, and massage in cancer rehabilitation, providing guidelines for their safe use. The lecture acknowledges the limitations of the current evidence base and calls for further research in the field. Overall, Dr. Maltzer provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for delivering safe and effective rehabilitation to cancer patients.

Keywords

cancer rehabilitation

bone metastasis

lymphedema

exercise prescriptions

individualizing

beneficial

common misconceptions

safe use