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Fellowship In Onco Physiotherapy

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Fellowship In Medical Oncology

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Course Overview

Cancer rehabilitation is a vital part of comprehensive oncology care. With rising cancer incidence and improved survival rates, there is an increasing need for trained physiotherapists who can help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence during and after cancer treatment.

The Fellowship in Onco Physiotherapy at HCG is designed to train physiotherapists in evidence-based, oncology-specific rehabilitation practices. This program focuses on developing specialized skills to manage the physical and functional challenges associated with cancer and its treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplantation.

Fellows receive hands-on exposure in clinical oncology settings, working with multidisciplinary teams that include oncologists, surgeons, occupational therapists, and psychologists. The program emphasizes individualized patient care, functional restoration, and improving overall quality of life through structured rehabilitation interventions.

Why This Fellowship Matters

  • Growing Demand: With an increasing number of cancer survivors, there is a rising need for skilled onco-physiotherapists in both hospital and home-care settings.
  • Holistic Care: Physiotherapy plays a key role in reducing treatment-related side effects, preventing complications, and restoring daily function.
  • Bridging Skill Gaps: Few programs in India focus exclusively on physiotherapy in oncology—this fellowship fills that gap.
  • HCG’s Legacy: With a robust network of cancer care centers, HCG offers an ideal environment for learning advanced onco-rehabilitation practices.

Fellowship Highlights

  • Comprehensive Clinical Exposure: Learn rehabilitation techniques across diverse cancer types and stages of treatment.
  • Hands-On Training: Work closely with patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to design tailored physiotherapy protocols.
  • Multidisciplinary Learning: Collaborate with oncologists, surgeons, nutritionists, and psychologists for holistic rehabilitation plans.
  • Focus on Quality of Life: Learn to manage pain, fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, and other cancer-related complications.
  • Research & Academic Engagement: Opportunities to contribute to clinical research, case studies, and academic presentations.
  • Career Advancement: Gain expertise to lead onco-rehabilitation units, wellness programs, or academic departments in oncology care institutions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this fellowship, participants will be able to:

  • Assess and manage functional limitations in oncology patients.
  • Develop individualized rehabilitation plans for prehabilitation, post-surgery, and survivorship stages.
  • Apply physiotherapy techniques for pain management, fatigue reduction, and mobility enhancement.
  • Integrate evidence-based practices into cancer rehabilitation protocols.
  • Promote functional independence and improve patients’ overall quality of life.
  • Contribute to research and innovation in the field of onco-physiotherapy.

Eligibility:

BPT / MPT (Physiotherapy) from a recognized institution (Experience in clinical or oncology settings preferred)

FAQs:

Physiotherapists with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BPT/MPT) are eligible to apply. Prior experience in oncology or rehabilitation is desirable.

You will learn to assess and manage the physical and functional effects of cancer treatment, focusing on pain control, strength recovery, and improving patient quality of life.

The fellowship typically spans 6–12 months, including hands-on clinical training and supervised rehabilitation sessions.

Yes. Fellows will work with patients across various cancer specialities, including breast, head & neck, GI, and musculoskeletal cancers.

Graduates can lead onco-rehabilitation services in hospitals, wellness centers, or cancer care networks, or pursue teaching and research roles in physiotherapy and oncology.

Program Directors:

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Dr. Mudassir Rashid

HOD & Consultant, Department of Physiotherapy HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore

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