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Bridging the Gap for Cancer Patients

February 18, 2013 – 10:06 am

The side effects from cancer treatment can be debilitating. NPR recently featured Dr. Julie Silver and her own personal experience with the extreme fatigue, weakness and pain she experienced after cancer treatment. Not satisfied with the options available to her, she started the STAR program – a program designed to provide cancer survivors with rehabilitation [...]

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News, Wendy Price, PT, MS | Also tagged Cancer Rehab, Cancer rehabilitation, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, PT, rehabilitation, STAR Program | Comments (0)

Will Oncology Rehabilitation Become the Standard of Care for Cancer Survivors?

December 16, 2010 – 10:56 am

Physical therapy is the standard of care for individuals recovering from a stroke, knee surgery or hip replacement. Yet, individuals who undergo rigorous cancer treatment are often released from care without a rehabilitation plan in place. To help address this void, the American College of Surgeons has added rehabilitation as a survivorship requirement for [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Wendy Price, PT, MS | Also tagged APTA, Cancer rehabilitation, Jeff Worrell, Oncology rehab, Oncology Section, physical therapy, Wendy Price | Comments (4)

Are You Overlooking a Key Source for Patient Referrals?

August 12, 2010 – 8:31 am

Oncologists are unlikely to be one of the top sources that come to mind for physical therapy patient referrals. However, some new research by Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may make a visit to your local oncologist a higher priority. Today’s podcast shares the results of [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged breast cancer exercise, breast cancer rehab, Cancer rehabilitation, Jeff Worrell, Kathyrn Schmitz, lymphedema, mastectomy rehab, Oncology rehab, PAL, physical activity and lymphedema, physical therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Comments (2)

Physical Therapy Practice Uses STAR Program to Help Cancer Survivors Improve Quality of Life

March 27, 2010 – 9:43 am

With nearly 12 million cancer survivors in the United States there is a growing need for oncology rehabilitation services to help patients overcome some of the side effects that can arise from cancer treatment. Today’s podcast features Wendy Price, PT, MS, owner of Healthcore Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, and the first practice to implement [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, News | Also tagged Healthcore Physical Therapy, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, STAR, Wendy Price | Comments (2)