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13AH002 - Advanced Topics in Lymphedema Management (9-5 Both Days)

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October 5, 2012 - October 6, 2012Description:

This two-day advanced seminar provides the information and techniques needed to problem solve through a complex variety of diagnoses relating to the lymphatic system. Diagnoses covered include co-morbidities such as obesity, diabetes, auto-immune diseases, CHF, chronic inflammation, venous-lymphatic, phlebo-lymphatic, lipo-lymphatic insufficiencies; post thrombotic syndrome and venous insufficiency; lipedema and primary lymphedema; and complications related to advanced lymphedema such as fistulae, papillomas, and cysts.

The hands-on techniques presented in the lab sessions will include a series of specialized, unique, integrated techniques which will address the musculo-skeletal system, the nervous system, the vascular system, and their integration with the lymphatic system. Therapists with prior lymphedema experience will benefit from the application of these advanced clinical treatment techniques that will add expertise to their treatment protocols, optimize the functioning of the lymphatic system, resulting in a more sustainable patient outcome that includes more cost effective compression bandaging and garment options for their patients. Ways to develop and expand the therapist's current lymphedema management program will be discussed.

Alternative treatment techniques including current holistic trends, pharmaceutical options and therapeutic taping for lymphedema will be explored and demonstrated. This course presents evidence-based practices in the management of lymphedema, as well as providing dynamic laboratory time. The concepts obtained and practiced in this course can be immediately applied in clinical situations providing consistent functional outcomes.

*Note* Space is limited -- register early!!

Audience:

Certified Lymphedema Therapists (OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Massage Therapists, Nurses)

Location:

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Balsam Room, 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville

Faculty:

Carmen Thompson, BS, LPTA, CLT-LANA

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