As I discussed in last week’s blog, the importance of physical activity during and after cancer treatment is becoming more and more recognized. We now know that cancer treatments, while very effective at saving lives, can also damage organ systems leaving survivors at risk for complications even years after cancer treatment ends. Cancer rehab can address and sometimes even reverse these complications, so let’s look at a few of the professional designations you might look for in a physical or occupational therapist. (Some massage therapists may also hold these designations.)
Becoming a cancer rehab clinician is more than placing the word “cancer” in front of “rehab.” It requires time, dedication and ongoing education specific to how cancer and its subsequent treatments impact the human body and mind. The following nationally recognized certifications are indicative of experience and education in cancer rehab.
Read the full text article at Cheryl Guarna's Survivor Blog: Talk About Cancer Rehab.
