“Physical Therapy based interventions improve balance, function, symptoms and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review”

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This systematic review reports latest evidence related to physical therapy based interventions in patients with cancer diagnoses who experience chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Treatment approaches included closed chain lower extremity strengthening, interactive, sensor based balance training, and strength and endurance training. There were limitations in study design and number of subjects, but all studies showed benefit in terms of balance, function, and quality of life.