Scott Capozza- Oncological Rehab

Scott Capozza, MS, PT comes onto the HET podcast to discuss oncological rehab.  He gives us insight into the cancer survivor journey  and tells us how he and his team treat cancer survivors with a multidisciplinary approach.  He also talks about oncological residency and the physical therapist oncological specialty examination.   Resources Mentioned: Yale Smilow Cancer Hospital HOPE study: The Effect Of Exercise Versus Usual Care On Depression In Breast Cancer Survivors: The Hormones And Exercise (HOPE) Study Physical Therapist Specialist Certification in Oncology Yale Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic Directory of programs that offer oncology residency   Biography: Scott Capozza, MS, PT has been the physical therapist for the Smilow Cancer Hospital Survivorship Clinic since its inception in 2006. He develops exercise plans uniquely tailored to a survivor's needs and personal preferences by assessing their strength and range of motion. He has also used his experience working as the lead therapist/trainer in the Hormones and Physical Exercise (HOPE) study to educate breast cancer survivors on the importance of exercise to reduce fatigue, bone loss, and joint pain as a result of hormone therapy. As a longtime survivor of testicular cancer, Scott has shared his personal story of cancer survivorship with both oncology professionals and high school students throughout Connecticut.  Contact information: E-Mail: [email protected]       The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool  Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)