Complete Decongestive Therapy is the Gold Standard for Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid due to a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system resulting in excess swelling and soft tissue damage in a limb. The lymph system is impaired, limiting normal transportation of lymph fluid as it returns to the circulatory system. In the U.S., lymphedema is related to secondary causes such as cancer treatment and primary causes such as a congenital impairment of the lymphatic system.
This seminar will provide you with an intense understanding of the imbalance of fluids at the capillary bed and lymphatic drainage and transport. You will understand the "why" behind the effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy through a thorough understanding of the lymphatic system and individual patient treatments. Pictures and videos of real patient treatments will be shown throughout the seminar to strengthen your knowledge base.
Course Content
OBJECTIVES
HISTORY
u Lymphedema treatment pioneers
ANATOMY OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
u Lymph organs
u Lymph nodes
u Lymph fluid
u Lymphatic circulatory system
u Functions of the lymph system
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
u Starling law
u Diffusion
u Osmotic pressure
u Hydrostatic pressure
u Filtration
u Re-absorption
u Ultra-filtration
u Mechanical insufficiency
u Dynamic insufficiency
LYMPHEDEMA
u Types
u Symptoms of lymphedema
u Medical analysis
u Classifications of lymphedema
u Stages of lymphedema
u Treatment options
COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE THERAPY
u Indications for MLD
u MLD contraindications
u Treatment phase/maintenance phase
u Protecting first line of defense
u Manual lymph drainage
• demo videos
• participants demo
u Short stretch bandaging
• demo videos
• participants demo
u Lower extremity bandaging
u Exercises in lymphedema
u Limb clearance exercises
u Compression garments
u Complete decongestive therapy goals
u Independence in self care
u Plan of care
PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION
u Multi-system effects
u History
u Systems review
u Tests and measures
u Volume of limb
u Volume of a cone
u Evaluation/analysis
u Prognosis
u Intervention
u Procedural intervention
u Outcome measures
u Risk management
u Unhealthy lymphatic system
RESEARCH
u Kinesio® Taping theory
u Kinesio® Taping research
u CLT evidence
u Evidence in UE exercise
u Limiting activity after breast cancer surgery
u Effectiveness of CDT
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This program has been approved for 6 continuing education credit(s) by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.
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This program has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 3.5 continuing education hour(s) for category 1.
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.
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DEBORA HICKMAN, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA, CMP, graduated from Loma Linda University in 1996 with a master's degree in Physical Therapy, and in 2006 with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. In addition to a Lymphedema Certification with the Lymphology Association in 2001, she was also certified in 2009 as a Women's Health Clinical Specialist. She has lectured at the 2009 APTA Combined Section Meeting on Lymphedema, is an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University, and a volunteer member for the American Physical Therapy Association of Specialization Academy of Content Experts. She is the owner of Function Ability Physical Therapy where she specializes in Women's Health and Lymphedema. She has a passion for osteopathic therapeutic approaches and incorporates this concept into all treatments.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physicians, Massage Therapists, Nurses
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