Oncology Physical Therapy

Elise Cantu and Scott Capozza are both physical therapists who have found their passion caring for patients in the oncology population. Elise holds her own PT podcast called The Onco PT (https://theoncopt.com/) where she holds conversations talking about all topics related to oncology physical therapy. Scott is an educator and practices in a multidisciplinary survivorship setting at Yale Medicine (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/129890/), his story began when diagnosed with stage II cancer in his last year of PT school. Episode Takeaways* What is oncology physical therapy?* Be prepared as a physical therapist to treat a person with cancer… because it WILL happen * The reason of entering this niche of oncology physical therapy * If you want to learn more about oncology physical therapy, check out Elise’s podcast The Onco PT (https://theoncopt.com/)Three Questions* Who is someone the audience should follow to learn more about today’s topic? Elise: Alexandra Hill @OncoPelvicPT (https://twitter.com/OncoPelvicPT)Scott: Kelly Reed Sturm @CancerRehabPT  (https://twitter.com/CancerRehabPT)* What is something the audience should take a look at if they want to take a deeper dive into some of the things we talked about today? Elise: The Quick Guide to Treating Patients with Cancer  (https://theoncopt.ck.page/d8eff7bc9e)Scott: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians (https://www.amazon.com/Oncology-Rehabilitation-Comprehensive-Guidebook-Clinicians/dp/032381087X)* Why should people care about this episode/topic? Elise: Cancer is one of the biggest contributors for disability in this country.Scott: We have the power to empower people in times when people feel they do not have control. Parting Shot“If you are a physical therapist, you have the knowledge and skills that it takes to start treating these patients.” - Elise Cantu “It is not a matter of if you will treat someone with a history of cancer but when.