Fighting Cancer with Fitness: A Sports Medicine Approach to Cancer Rehabilitation-Fighting Cancer with Fitness: A Sports Medicine Approach to Cancer Rehabilitation

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The session titled "Fighting Cancer with Fitness: A Sports Medicine Approach to Cancer Rehabilitation" focused on the importance of cancer rehabilitation in improving the quality of life and functionality of cancer patients. The session was divided into three presentations. The first presentation discussed the common musculoskeletal problems in cancer patients and the need for more physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) providers to see these patients. The second presentation focused on the benefits of exercise in cancer patients and its importance in the cancer treatment process. The third presentation discussed the applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in helping cancer patients improve their quality of life. The use of ultrasound in diagnosing and treating neuropathies, entrapment neuropathies, and peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy was emphasized. The session also highlighted the safety and efficacy of using ultrasound-guided injections and procedures in cancer patients, including glenohumeral joint injections, nerve blocks for carpal tunnel syndrome and post-mastectomy pain syndrome, and hydrodissection for frozen shoulder. The session concluded by emphasizing the need for a team approach in cancer rehabilitation, and the importance of individualizing exercise prescriptions based on a patient's physical limitations and goals. Overall, the session highlighted the importance of cancer rehabilitation and the application of sports medicine and musculoskeletal knowledge in improving the care and quality of life for cancer patients.

Keywords

Fighting Cancer with Fitness

Sports Medicine Approach

Cancer Rehabilitation

Quality of Life

Functionality

Musculoskeletal Problems

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Exercise Benefits

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Ultrasound-guided Injections