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Prescribing Exercise for the Cancer Population
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Over 18 million cancer survivors live in the United States, and 2 million new cases are diagnosed yearly. Along with new medical treatments, exercise is critical in managing cancer and treatment side effects. In this course, participants will explore the profound impact of physical activity on cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Many healthcare professionals may underestimate exercise's importance in cancer care, failing to recommend or prescribe specific exercise programs as part of treatment strategies. This course aims to change this by educating clinicians and providers on evidence-based interventions and clinical applications of exercise, providing them with the tools to effectively integrate physical activity into their patients' care plans. By bridging this knowledge gap, healthcare professionals can help their patients enhance treatment outcomes, reducing treatment-related side effects and enhancing overall quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, OnCS, CLT-LANA
Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, OnCS, CLT-LANA, is a physical therapist who received her B.S. in movement science from Winona State University and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the Mayo Clinic. She became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through Klose Training and is certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). In 2019, Kelly became one of the first board-certified oncology clinical specialists in the United States. She has taught in physical therapy programs and is a guest speaker at various conferences, programs, and community groups. Kelly has clinical expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of oncology diagnoses, primary and secondary lymphedema, and pelvic health. Kelly owns Cancer Rehab PT LLC, with engaging educational YouTube and Instagram platforms, bringing awareness and light to lymphedema, oncology rehabilitation, and physical therapy. After meeting many patients who lived in pain for years and assumed it was normal, she started creating content and sharing knowledge online to help those living with and beyond cancer and lymphedema learn how to manage and improve their symptoms. Her goal is to make education available to as many people as possible so more people would have the resources to realize that pain and discomfort are common, not normal, and feel empowered to start making small changes that lead to significant results.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kelly Sturm is the owner of Cancer Rehab PT, LLC. and has an employment relationship with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. She is a paid consultant for Airos Medical and Aasa Health AB. Kelly receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Kelly Sturm has no relevant non-financial relationships.
