Official Journal of the Oncology Section

Rehabilitation Oncology is Now Online!

Current Issue: Volume 29 Issue 3

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The Oncology Section encourages the submission of manuscripts that address issues of relevance to oncologic physical therapy in all spheres. Material for publication should be sent to the editor by

• March 1
• July 1
• September 1

Please click here for the full Instructions for Authors document.

Please click here to download the Manuscript Checklist.

We encourage comments and opinions concerning the content of Rehabilitation Oncology through Letters to the Editor. Letters to the Editor should be sent to the editor by:

• March 1
• July 1
• September 1.

The Editor's email address is:

 

Back issues of the Journal are available to members or nonmembers of the Section for a minimal cost. The Journal has been published three times per year since 1984. All issues are available.

Cost per issue: Oncology Section Members $5.00 Nonmembers $15.00.

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Please make check payable to:

Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc.
Rehabilitation Oncology
2920 East Avenue South, Suite 200
La Crosse, WI 54601-7202

Individuals, health care organizations, businesses, and vendors are invited to advertise in this journal.

Over 975 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy programs, and other health care providers interested in the area of oncologic physical therapy receive this national publication.  Additionally, you'll know that your advertising dollars are being used by the Oncology Section to promote Oncology Physical Therapy within the profession and to consumers nationwide. 

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For more information, please contact the Journal Editor

The Oncology Section of APTA is beginning a project to create a series of Oncology PT Fact sheets. Each fact sheet will deal with a different aspect of physical therapy treatment in cancer and HIV patients.

1. Fact Sheet: Lymphedema Fact Sheet
2. Fact Sheet: HIV and Physical Therapy: What to Expect
3. Fact Sheet: Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
4. APTA Issue Brief: Addressing Health Care Needs for Prevention and Management of Lymphedema

• Instructions to Authors for Fact Sheets
• Guidelines for Authors writing Consumer Fact Sheets
• Guidelines for Authors writing Professional Fact Sheets
• Submission Proposal Form for Authors of Fact Sheets
• Once completed the Proposal Form or any question should be forwarded to the Publications Chair:   Maggie Rinehart-Ayres, PT, PhD

FACT SHEETS IN PROGRESS:

• Melanoma
• Ovarian Cancer

If you have a specific topic you believe deserves an individual Fact Sheet, or if you believe you have specific expertise in an area and would like to contribute to the project, please e-mail us here.

The Oncology Section of APTA is beginning a project to create a series of Oncology PT Fact sheets. Each fact sheet will deal with a different aspect of physical therapy treatment in cancer and HIV patients. If you have a specific topic you believe deserves an individual Fact Sheet, or if you believe you have specific expertise in an area and would like to contribute to the project, please e-mail us here.

1. Lymphedema Fact Sheet
2. HIV and Physical Therapy: What to Expect
3. Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

The Oncology Section sends an e-newsletter to all members who have e-mail addresses in our database four times annually. The E-Newsletter includes Oncology-related practice updates, section announcements, continuing education information, and member announcements.

If you are a Section Member who would like to begin receiving the e-newsletter, please e-mail oncology@apta.org. To view past issues, please visit the Member Resources page.

• View Current E-Newsletter:
  • December 2010