Florence John

Bio

Clinical Interests 

Improving functional outcomes for patients with cancer
Musculoskeletal pain
Nerve pain
Prehabilitation

 

Conditions  

Physician coordination of cancer rehabilitation care
Diagnostic work up and treatment of possible medical causes of functional decline with cancer
Musculoskeletal complaints including joint pain, neck pain and back pain
Peripheral Neuropathy/Polyneuropathy
Muscle weakness
Myofascial pain and trigger points
Fibrosis and scarring that is symptomatic or limits range of motion
Fatigue and deconditioning
Falls and difficulty walking
Cognitive impairment
Bowel and bladder problems
Muscle spasms
Lymphedema
Chronic migraines, cervical dystonia or spasticity in the setting of cancer
Functional effects of stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions in the setting of cancer

 

Treatments

Prehabilitation services before initiation of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation or other treatments for cancer
Medication management of peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy
Medication management of neurogenic bowel and bladder
Topical and oral medication management of musculoskeletal pain
Oral medications and Botulinum toxin injections for muscle spasticity
Trigger Point Injections for myofascial pain
Medication management for muscle spasms
Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines, cervical dystonia, scar tissue and fibrosis in the setting of cancer
Address equipment needs in the setting of functional decline

Qualifications

Residency
University of Minnesota Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Medical School
Bangalore University, Karnataka State, India
Graduate School
Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Recognition

Director, Rehabilitation Medicine Cancer Program, University of Minnesota

Member, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Member, Association of Academic Physiatrists

Member, American Public Health Association

Member, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Member, Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota

    Locations

  • M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis

    For Appointments 612‑672‑7000
    Clinic Details
    Location Address

    909 Fulton St. SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    United States

  • Fairview Southdale Physicians Building

    For Appointments 952-836-3645
    Clinic Details
    Location Address

    6363 France Ave. S
    Edina, MN 55435
    United States

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