Advanced Rehab Techniques in Oncology
Advanced Rehab Techniques in Oncology
This course includes
The instructors
Overview:
This online physiotherapy course is designed for the advanced health care professionals who have been working with patients with cancer. It is a follow up to the first course "Rehab Techniques in Oncology". The course outlines several different types of cancer seen in rehabilitation and goes in significant detail around proper exercise, mobilizations, and myofascial release techniques. Through the different sections, this course will take a look at Breast Cancer, Hematological Disorders, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, as well as Melanoma.
- The course was designed for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
- The course includes a downloadable workbook, helpful exercise videos and a certificate of completion.
- The course is yours forever to go in and review as you develop your caseload.
Don’t waste time! Get trained and get started working with this amazing bunch of people!
Course Purpose:
An advanced look at some of the skills and knowledge required for fitness or health professionals to work with clients who has had a diagnosis of cancer.
Learning Objectives
- An in-depth look at Breast Cancer, Hematological Disorders, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, as well as Melanoma
- Appropriate exercise guidelines
- Types of Therapy
What is Included:
- Course participants will be provided with courseware including a workbook and certificate of completion.
- Lifetime access to this course
- Access to the Forum
The instructors
B.Kin, B.H.Sc (PT)
Jodi earned her kinesiology degree in 1997 and a physiotherapy degree in 1999 from McMaster University. In 2005, she founded Cancer Rehab Inc., a not-for-profit centre aimed at improving the lives of those living with cancer. Jodi recognized that individuals undergoing cancer treatments experience side effects such as lymphedema, fatigue, mobility issues and depression. Until 2009, the clinic provided exercise-based rehabilitation services that were previously unavailable in Canada.
In 2009, Jodi designed, developed and launched Wellspring’s Cancer Exercise Program. Wellspring’s program, similar to what was offered at Cancer Rehab Inc., is now accessed throughout southern Ontario at five locations. She continues to work with Wellspring Niagara as a program leader for in-person and online exercise classes. Jodi is also a professor at Niagara College, teaching in multiple programs: Fitness, PSW, OT/PT Assistant, Massage Therapy, and International Nursing.
Jodi first taught Rehab Techniques in Oncology in 2007, and in 2017, she began offering additional professional education courses online through Embodia, a digital healthcare platform.
Material included in this course
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Section 1: Introduction
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Workbook
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Section 2: Medical Interventions
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2.1: Lab Values
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2.2: Chemotherapy Affect on Rehabilitation
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2.3: Radiation
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2.4: Immunotherapy
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2.5: Anti-Angiogenic Therapy
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2.6: Hormonal Therapy
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Quiz
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Feedback for Section 2
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Section 3A: Breast Cancer
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3.2: Axillary Web Syndrome
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3.3: Myofascial Release
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3.4: Rehabilitation
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Quiz
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Section 3B: Breast Cancer Exercises and Techniques
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Shoulder AAROM (Wand Exercise)
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Postural Exercises
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Shoulder Retractions
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Skin Rolling
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Skin Traction For Cording
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Hooking
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DARE stretch
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Upper Quadrant Release
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Myofascial Release of Pec Major
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Subscapular Release
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Lower Trap Strengthening
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Wall Slides
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Wall Slide Progression
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Prone Y
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Shoulder External Rotation
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Standing Row
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Suntanner
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Feedback for Section 3
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Section 4A: Hematological Disorders
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4.1: Leukemia
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4.2: Lymphoma
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4.3: Multiple Myeloma
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4.4: Treatment
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4.5: Rehab Considerations
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Quiz
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Section 4B: Hematological Disorders Exercises and Techniques
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Upper Quadrant Release
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Myofascial Release of Pec Major
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Subscapular Release
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Skin Traction
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Lower Extremity Self Massage
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Feedback for Section 4
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Section 5A: Lung Cancer
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5: Lung Cancer
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Quiz
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Section 5B: Lung Cancer Exercises and Techniques
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Postural Exercises
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Ribcage Range Of Motion
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Shoulder AAROM (Wand Exercise)
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Skin Rolling
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Feedback for Section 5
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Section 6A: Gastrointestinal Cancer
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6: Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Quiz
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Section 6B: Gastrointestinal Cancer Exercises and Techniques
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Abdominal Release
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Feedback for Section 6
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Section 7A: Melanoma
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7: Melanoma
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Quiz
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Section 7B: Melanoma Exercises and Techniques
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Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
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Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
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Feedback for Section 7
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Section 8A: Lymphedema
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8.1: Review
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8.2: Lymphedema Measurements
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8.3: Skin Care
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8.4: Lymphatic Massage & Bandaging
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8.5: Lymphedema Exercises
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Quiz
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Section 8B: Lymphedema Exercises and Techniques
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Lower Extremity Circumferential Measurement
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Upper Extremity Circumferential Measurement
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Lower Extremity Lymphatic Massage
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Upper Extremity Lymphatic Massage
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Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
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Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
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Feedback for Section 8
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Section 9A: Palliative Care
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9: Palliative Care
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Quiz
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Section 9B: Palliative Exercises and Techniques
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Lymphedema Upper Extremity Wrapping
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Lymphedema Lower Extremity Wrapping
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Feedback for Section 9
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What's Next?
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Next Steps
Patient exercises included in this course
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Wall Slide Progression
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Wall Slides
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Wall Push-Ups
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Standing Row
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Tricep Extension
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Core Activation
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Suntanner
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Prone Y
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Active Assisted Range of Motion for the Shoulder
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Bicep Curl
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Postural Exercises
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Shoulder External Rotation
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Core Stability on a Ball
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Lower Trap Strengthening
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PNF Patterns
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Proprioceptive Exercises
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Ribcage Range of Motion
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Shoulder Pendulums
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Shoulder Retractions
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Sit and Twist
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Squats
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Self DARE Stretch
This course has exercises. Can I prescribe them to my patients?
Yes, exercises included in courses or resource packages on Embodia can be prescribed directly through the Embodia platform. A Tier 2 or 3 Membership is required to prescribe exercises. These memberships include a range of other features. You can learn about home exercise programs (HEP) on Embodia here, and about memberships on Embodia here.