Therapy
Cynthia has created 3 continuing education courses for occupational therapists and physical therapists on MedBridge
Cynthia has created 3 continuing education courses for occupational therapists and physical therapists on MedBridge. The courses are titled: “Introduction to Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults” “Evaluation of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults” “Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults”
Read MoreCynthia and colleagues have published an article in the journal The Oncologist.
Cynthia and colleagues have published an article in the journal The Oncologist. The article is titled “Hand Therapy Interventions for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy of the Hands in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer”.
Read MoreCynthia is presenting on the topic of “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Patient Perspectives and Rehabilitation Recommendations” at the National Symposium for Palliative Care Education and Research
National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research INTEGRATING MIND, BODY AND SPIRITINTO WHOLE PERSON CARE February 7–9, 2024 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina1441 Quivira RoadSan Diego, CA 92109
Read MoreEvaluation & Treatment of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
DAY Friday 13 April 2019 TIME 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FORMAT 4-hours instructional course, Hands-on Workshop ROOM LOCATION to be determined TOPIC AREAS Cancer Rehabilitation, Pain Rehabilitation CAREER LEVEL Intermediate WHO SHOULD ATTEND Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurses Course Description Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) presents as sensory pain, numbness, or paresthesia. CIPN affects activities…
Read MoreCynthia has been invited to present at the Triennial meeting of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy in Berlin, Germany
Cynthia has been invited to present at the Triennial meeting of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy in Berlin, Germany, in June 2019. She will be on a panel of experts discussing peripheral neuropathy, and her presentation will be about the program she has developed for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Here is a…
Read MoreCynthia is presenting at American Society of Hand Therapists’ Annual Meeting in Dallas
Cynthia Cooper is presenting an instructional course on CIPN at the American Society of Hand Therapists’ Annual Meeting in Dallas in September 2018 and at the Occupational Therapy Association of California’s Annual Meeting in Pasadena, CA, in October 2018.
Read MoreNorth County Cancer Fitness presentation with Cynthia Cooper
North County Cancer Fitness (NCCF) is inviting the community to a Free presentation with Cynthia Cooper, MFA, MA, OTR/L, CHT “Gentle Home Exercises to Relieve Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy” with demos and Q & A. Sat 4/7 at 4 pm to 5.30 pm Location: San Diego County Credit Union – SDCCU Community Room 501 N El…
Read MoreCynthia is speaking at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Spring Symposium on March 24, 2018
Cynthia is speaking at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Spring Symposium on March 24, 2018. Her topic is “Home Exercise for Upper Extremity Edema” Crowne Plaza – San Diego Mission Valley 2270 Hotel Circle North San Diego, Ca 92108 [button linkurl=”http://otaconline.org/calendar-events/otac-2018-ot-spring-symposium” color=”blue” size=”large”]Learn More Now[/button]
Read MoreFirst Cancer Summit of the Occupational Therapy Association of California in January 2018
Cynthia will be presenting on “Evaluation and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)” at the First Cancer Summit of the Occupational Therapy Association of California in January 2018.
Read MoreCynthia will be teaching a workshop to the hand therapists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in December 2017
Client-Centered Treatment for Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper Extremity Speaker Cynthia Cooper has thirty-eight years of work experience in hand therapy in various settings including out-patient services, hospital-based programs, private hand centers, and hand surgeons’ offices. Her positions have included senior hand therapist, director of hand therapy, and clinical research coordinator. Ms. Cooper…
Read MoreCynthia Cooper has moved to Carlsbad, California
Cynthia closed her private practice in Scottsdale, AZ, and moved to Carlsbad, CA, in October of 2016. She is continuing her work in CIPN by providing education and consultation to patients and to rehabilitation departments interested in creating programs for people with CIPN. Cynthia presented on the topic of CIPN at the Occupational Therapy Association…
Read MoreChemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
“Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy can occur in people who are receiving chemotherapy treatment. Certain chemotherapy drugs are more likely to cause neuropathy than others. Symptoms are usually experienced as sensory changes in the feet or the hands and may include qualities described as numbness or tingling or pins and needles or stinging sensations. In the feet…
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