Rehabilitation Oncology is an indexed resource for the dissemination of peer-reviewed research-based evidence related to oncologic physical therapy and cancer rehabilitation. The journal provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world. The journal serves as the official journal for the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy. High standards of quality are maintained through a rigorous, double-blinded peer-review process and adh ...
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Explicit Sensory Retraining in Physiotherapy to Treat people with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): A feasibility study
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On this episode, Dr. Hadas Ofek discusses a new, mechanism-based therapeutic approach to ease symptoms of CIPN. Using both patient-reported measures and measures of physical function, her team assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of a short sensory retraining physiotherapy treatment course for individuals experiencing CIPN.…
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Ask the Authors: Efficacy of Manual Lymphatic Drainage: An Estimation of the Truth Culled From the Literature
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On this special Ask the Authors episode, Drs. David Doubblestein and Linda Koehler join us to discuss the non-manual lymphatic drainage narrative, why it’s never been about the volume, and the evidence supporting MLD as a critical component of complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema. Don’t throw MLD out with the volume!…
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Agreement of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Diagnosis Across Commonly Utilized Diagnostic Criteria: A Cross-Sectional Observational Cohort Study
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On this episode, physical therapist Cheryl Brunelle joins us to discuss her study, partially supported by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, in which she and her team analyzed agreement between commonly used breast cancer-related lymphedema diagnostic thresholds.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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Acute Effects of Videoconference-Delivered Exercise Sessions on Energy and Fatigue in Individuals Surviving Cancer
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On this episode, Emma Gomes, a PhD student in the Physical Activity for Treatment and Prevention Lab at Colorado State University, joins us to discuss her team’s investigation of the immediate effects of videoconference exercise sessions on fatigue and energy among survivors of cancer.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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Ask the Authors: Using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System to Describe Experimental and Control Arms of a Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer Survivors
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On this special Ask the Authors episode, Dr. Kathy Lyons and Dr. Jarrad Van Stan join us to discuss the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System and their article from the October issue of Rehab Onc. We’ll discuss how intentional and transparent reporting of cancer rehabilitation interventions can help advance our field with implications for b…
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On this episode, Dr. Lynn Tanner joins us to discuss her team’s systematic review investigating factors related to rehabilitation adherence in pediatric cancer. Dr. Tanner discusses why adherence is a critical measure for rehabilitation research and clinical practice for both pediatric and adult populations, including challenges and opportunities t…
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On this episode, Dr. Michael Robinson joins us to discuss his recent perspective piece detailing a striking healthcare disparity that exists regarding melanoma detection among people of color. Although non-Hispanic White individuals are diagnosed with melanoma at 30x the rate of Black individuals, Black individuals die from melanoma at nearly 9x th…
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On this episode, Dr. Marisa Perdomo joins us to discuss the framework her team developed for breast cancer-related lymphedema education across the survivorship continuum. Dr. Perdomo discusses key components of BCRL education including what needs to be taught, who should be teaching it, and considerations for when in the continuum may be the best t…
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Assessment of Rehabilitation Practices During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the United States: A Survey
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On this episode, Dr. Victor Leite of Sao Paolo, Brazil, joins us to discuss the results of his team’s survey assessing rehabilitation practices during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at major cancer centers in the United States. Dr. Leite discusses results including how patients are referred to rehabilitation services, how outcomes are obje…
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This special episode accompanies the January 2024 issue of Rehabilitation Oncology; a special issue focusing on exercise in oncology rehabilitation. On this episode, special issue guest editor, Dr. Steve Morris, joins us to discuss the current state of exercise oncology and the far-reaching implications of the articles within this impactful issue.…
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Improvements in Objective and Patient-Reported Measures of Physical Function Following an 8-week Exercise Oncology Program
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This episode accompanies the January 2024 issue of Rehabilitation Oncology; a special issue focusing on physical activity in the context of oncology rehabilitation. On this episode, Alexander Brooks, a PhD Candidate from the Exercise Oncology Laboratory in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina discusses his study wh…
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Ask the Authors: The Psychological and Biological Benefits of Mind-Body Therapy Interventions for Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Cancer: A Systematic Review
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On this special Ask the Authors episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Gabriele Moriello and Kristina Kuil discuss their systematic review of randomized controlled trials assessing mind-body therapy interventions for informal caregivers of individuals with cancer.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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On this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Dr. Jenna Smitch-Turchyn discusses social support and its role in physical activity for individuals living beyond a cancer diagnosis. We take a deeper dive into Dr. Smith-Turchyn's scoping review which examined the literature regarding the use, parameters, matching characteristics, and effecti…
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Ask the Authors: Facilitators and Barriers to the Use of Outcome Measures by Certified Lymphedema Therapists
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On this special Ask the Authors episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. David Doubblestein and Bryan Spinelli discuss the use of outcome measures among certified lymphedema therapists and the importance of selecting outcome measures to comprehensively assess all domains of an individual’s function.…
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Improving evidence-based methods of characterizing shoulder-related quality of life for breast cancer survivors
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On this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Clark Dickerson and Jacquelyn Maciukiewicz discuss how they examined specific factors that differentiate groups of breast cancer survivors and how those factors may influence shoulder function after treatment for breast cancer.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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Ask the Authors: Disparities in Cancer Survivorship: From Global Impact to Individual Responsibility
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In this special episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, we present our first ever ‘Ask the Authors’ panel discussion. Authors Mallory Mark, Janae Finley, and Jill Binkley discuss the motivation behind their timely article and lead a discussion on the current landscape of disparities in cancer survivorship care as well as the individual resp…
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Weekly Telephone Call Impacts Outcomes of an Individualized Home Exercise Program in People Recovering From Cancer
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In this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Jill Mayer and Kayleigh Plumeau discuss the impact of weekly phone calls, made by a physical therapist, on outcomes (e.g., physical function, quality of life, fatigue) and home exercise program adherence for survivors of cancer early in their recovery.…
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Clinical Characteristics and Implications of Indocyanine Green Lymphography-Identified Contralateral Inguinal Pathway of Lower-Limb Lymphedema
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Host Dr. Steve Morris speaks with study lead investigator Helen Mackie about her important findings related to compensatory lymphatic drainage in lower extremity lymphedema, particularly among those with a history of cancer. The findings of this study suggest support for manual lymph drainage to move lymph to the contralateral inguinal drainage reg…
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Screening and Assessment of Cancer-Related Fatigue: An Executive Summary and Road Map for Clinical Implementation
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Joy Cohn, PT, provides insights into the newest APTA Oncology clinical practice guideline for screening and assessing cancer-related fatigue. Valuable information on which tools are best to use and how to implement the clinical practice guideline are discussed with podcast host, Dr. Stephen Morris.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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Increased Fatigability in Women with Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Pilot Study
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Dr. Lisa Wood Magee and Dr. Stephen Wechsler present exciting findings about how cancer-related fatigue can result in physical impairments among those treated for cancer, and the need to address this through exercise aimed at large muscle groups of the lower extremity.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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High-Intensity Interval Training for Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Survivors of Cancer: Challenges and Solutions for Translation and Implementation in Cancer Rehabilitation
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Dr. Mary Hidde discusses the role of high intensity interval training for reducing cancer-related fatigue with an emphasis on moving evidence into clinical practice.Rehabilitation Oncology Journal
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In this Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast episode, Dr. Steve Morris interviews author and researcher Dr. Nicole Stout about oncology physical therapy specialty practice. Dr. Stout outlines the expectations for future clinical specialists and presents a call to action to the rehabilitation team to utilize oncology clinical specialists beyond clinical …
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Podcast Editor Dr. Stephen Morris leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Bamonti about her work investigating the role depression plays in moderating physical functional levels among individuals diagnosed with cancer. The discrepancy between self-reported physical function and objective physical performance measures is also discussed. The authors con…
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Association of Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation With Patient-Reported Outcomes and Performance-Based Measures of Function
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Dr. Mackenzi Pergolotti answers questions posed by Podcast Editor Dr. Stephen Morris about her work examining the effect of community-based rehabilitation on patient-reported outcomes and physical functioning. This work highlights the importance of cancer rehabilitation for those treated for cancer, and how rehabilitation improves function and over…
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This episode features a discussion between the authors and Rehabilitation Oncology highlighting the importance of moving evidence into clinical practice through implementation science frameworks. The Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) provide guidance on how clinicians can make changes in practic…
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