Description for workshop 1:

This two-part workshop series is designed by students of the UW-Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy program specifically for individuals navigating the effects of cancer and its treatments on their physical well-being. If you can't make it to the second workship, we still encourage you to come! We will explore the connection between cancer, treatment side effects (like neuropathy and fatigue), and an increased risk of falls.This workshop focuses on assessment and understanding your personal risk. You'll learn the purpose and meaning of common physical tests, including the Timed Up and Go, 30-Second Chair Stand, Grip Strength, and 4-Stage Balance Test. Additionally, we'll transition into action and prevention. You will receive a home exercise program targeting strength, endurance, and balance deficits identified in the assessments. Learn practical, safe, and effective exercises to build lower body strength, improve hand grip, and enhance dynamic balance, helping you regain confidence and maintain independence in your daily life. Time permitting, there will also be a Q&A session with student physical therapists to address your specific concerns. 

Description for workshop 2:

In the second part of this two-part series designed by Doctor of Physical Therapy students from UW-Madison, we will reassess the key measures of physical function including the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-Second Chair Stand, Grip Strength, and 4-Stage Balance Test. If you were not available to come to the first workshop, we still encourage you to come! This session will give you valuable insights into your progress (or initial assessment if its your first workshop) and help reinforce the importance of consistent exercise. Following the assessment, we will provide you with a home exercise program specifically designed to address any lingering deficits in strength and balance, giving you the practical tools needed to continue your journey toward improved mobility, independence, and fall prevention. Time permitting, there will also be a Q&A session with student physical therapists to address your specific concerns.