Mobilization and exercise intervention for patients with multiple myeloma: Clinical practice guidelines endorsed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Phys Ther. 2021 Jan 4;101(1):pzaa180. Jeevanantham D, Rajendran V, McGillis Z, Tremblay L, Larivière C, Knight A.

Purpose: Individuals with multiple myeloma (MM) often have reduced functional performance due to the cancer itself or as a direct side effect of cancer treatments. Physical therapy is a part of cancer rehabilitation; however, no guidelines are available to provide information and direction for physical therapists managing patients with MM. The goal of this guideline is to provide recommendations based on a systematic review and consensus process that physical therapists can use to manage patients with MM.

Conclusion: These clinical practice guidelines were developed to aid physical therapists in implementing evidence-based and best-practice care for patients with MM to optimize rehabilitation outcome.

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