Free Webinar | Pelvic Physical Therapy for Oncology Patients
Hosted by the Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Join the Student Special Interest Group of the Academy of Pelvic Health (SSIG) for an engaging and informative webinar presented by pelvic health physical therapists Sarah Abromowitz and Marianne Egan, who specialize in oncology care. This session will focus on the intersection of pelvic health and oncology, discussing common medical and oncology diagnoses that impact the pelvic floor.
Sarah and Marianne will share their expert approaches to assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunctions in oncology patients, providing practical insights based on their extensive clinical experience. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how cancer diagnoses and treatments can affect pelvic floor function, and how pelvic health PTs can support recovery and improve quality of life for these patients. The presentation will also include time for questions and answers, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the presenters.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the relationship between common oncology diagnoses and pelvic floor dysfunctions.
- Learn how cancer treatments affect pelvic health.
- Explore the specific assessment and treatment techniques used by physical therapists in oncology care.
- Gain insights into the unique needs of oncology patients and how to address them in a pelvic health PT setting.
- Participate in a Q&A session to clarify concepts and discuss practical approaches to treating oncology patients.
Speakers
- Guest Speaker - Sarah Abromowitz, PT, DPT, CLT
- Guest Speaker - Marianne Egan, PT, MS, CLT-LANA
- Moderator - Shelby Bandy, PTA, SPT
- Moderator - Victoria McFarland, SPT
- Moderator - Abbie Honson, SPT
- Moderator - Lena Young, SPT
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