Fundamentals and Approach to Physiotherapy in Oncology

Program

General approach to physiotherapy in oncology
• Role of the physiotherapist and multidisciplinary integration
• Language and communication with medical staff
• Discussion of cases
Breast cancer intervention
• Functional assessment
• Lymphedema and intervention
• Exercise prescription and functionality
Intervention in head and Neck Cancer
• Dysphagia
• Respiratory changes
• Cervical and upper quadrant mobility
• Adapted breathing exercises and monitoring
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and Intensive Care
• Cardiorespiratory assessment
• Intervention in oncological context and ICU
• Patient monitoring
Therapeutic Exercise
• During active treatment
• Recovery
• Maintenance and working life
• Group exercises

Internship(s)

NAO

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