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ONCOReads: The Effect of Chemotherapy on Balance, Gait, and Falls Among Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review

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Through this course the reader will identify the current body of literature related to the effect of chemotherapy on balance, gait, and fall risk, and understand the clinical implications and need for further research.

Learning Objectives:

  1. The learner will develop an understanding of the effect of chemotherapy on balance, gait, and falls among cancer survivors.
  2. The learner will be able to identify the relationship between chemotherapy, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, static, dynamic balance, gait and falls throughout the cancer survivorship continuum.
  3. The learner will be able to identify the clinical implications of findings of the scoping review.
  4. The learner will identify gaps in current literature and areas where further research is needed.

Dr. Steve Weschler

PT, NCS

Dr. Wechsler is a physical therapist, currently pursuing a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, and is leveraging his passions for both neurologic and oncologic rehabilitation to develop a research agenda focused on the neurologic side effects of cancer and its treatments. Dr. Wechsler also serves as Secretary of the APTA Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to view the course materials.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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