The Impact of Physical Therapy on the Physical Functioning of Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

In 2024, approximately 14,910 children were diagnosed with pediatric cancer, with leukemia accounting for one-third of these cases. Physical therapy has been identified as a significant intervention to mitigate the long-term physical effects of cancer treatments, such as peripheral neuropathy, balance disturbances, and decreased range of motion, which can hinder daily activities and overall quality of life. This presentation aims to answer the following question: Do pediatric patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) who participate in physical therapy have improvement in physical functioning compared to adolescents with no physical therapy intervention?

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Work Title The Impact of Physical Therapy on the Physical Functioning of Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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  1. Natalie Hill
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  1. Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival 2025
  2. Undergraduate Research
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Poster
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  1. Faculty Mentor: Joan Krug
Publication Date April 25, 2025
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  1. https://montalto.psu.edu/academics/festival
Deposited April 17, 2025

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    • Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival 2025, Undergraduate Research
    Related URLs
    • https://montalto.psu.edu/academics/festival
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    • In 2024, approximately 14,910 children were diagnosed with pediatric cancer, with leukemia accounting for one-third of these cases. Physical therapy has been identified as a significant intervention to mitigate the long-term physical effects of cancer treatments, such as peripheral neuropathy, balance disturbances, and decreased range of motion, which can hinder daily activities and overall quality of life. This presentation aims to answer the following question: Do pediatric patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) who participate in physical therapy have improvement in physical functioning compared to adolescents with no physical therapy intervention?
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    • 2025-04-25
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    • Faculty Mentor: Joan Krug
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