Physical therapy for deficits associated with
chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in children with cancer: a
systematic review
Paula A. Ospina1, Mona M. Al Onazi1and Margaret L. McNeely1,2,3*
Affiliations:
1 Department of Physical Therapy, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada.
2 Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada.
3 Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services,
Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, Canada.
* Corresponding author:
Margaret L. McNeely, PhD; Department of Physical Therapy, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; Tel: +1-780-248-1531; Email:
mmcneely@ualberta.ca.
Abstract word count: 150
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Short running title: Peripheral neuropathy in childhood cancer
Keywords: Peripheral neuropathy; cancer; physiotherapy; rehabilitation;
child; pediatrics.
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