Join us in this podcast episode where we explore the realms of balance and oncology rehab with specialist Derly Munoz. Get inspired by Derly’s unwavering commitment and discover valuable insights on initiating specialized oncology rehab programs. Gain empowerment through educational tips for both patients and clinicians seeking optimal care.
Articles and Resources:
Taking Charge of My Cancer on Apple Podcasts: Hosted by Derly Munoz and empathetic experts and individuals who have triumphed over cancer themselves, this show is a beacon of hope, inspiration, and tangible solutions for you while navigating the twists and turns after your cancer diagnosis.
exercise-guidelines-cancer-infographic.pdf (acsm.org)
Neurological Outcomes of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Outpatient Oncology Fall Risk: A Quality Improvement Project.
A systematic review of behavioural and exercise interventions for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms - PubMed (nih.gov)
Become a Board-Certified Oncology Specialist in Physical Therapy | APTA Specialist Certification - Governed by ABPTS
About - PORi - Oncology Rehabilitation Courses
Derly Munoz received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the Rosario University in Bogota, Colombia in 1990. She moved to the United States in 1993 and completed a postgraduate Certification in Manual Therapy in 1995. In 2012, she became the team leader for the oncology rehab program at UF Health in Gainesville, Florida, and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. The Cancer Rehab program as more than doubled its size concerning clinic space, patients served, and therapists on the team since she has been the team leader. She also received her Certification in Cranio-Mandibular Disorders from Mariano Rocabado in 2016.
Oncology being her main passion led to the opportunity to work with Dr. Singhal, with whom she developed a lymphedema surveillance program for the vascular lymph node transplant patients, as well as a lymphedema surveillance program beginning at pre-op for the breast cancer patients. Through this work, she has been a co-author of publications on the surveillance with the transplant patients and received The Breast Journal Award in 2015.
Derly became APTA board certify oncologist specialist in 2020.
She started her own podcast for cancer survivors and their families a few months ago call taking charge of my cancer and has been giving a lot of tools in education on her social media.