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Advanced Lymphedema Techniques & MLD Review Course

Monarch Continuing Education, LLC

Objectives

Learn and apply Kinesio-Taping for lymphedema and scar management
Apply current research and theories on lymphedema and its complications
Problem solve effective strategies for compression bandaging and garment fitting
Utilize tools to participate in a multi-disciplined approach and expand effective means to market new concepts in lymphedema management to the medical community in acute care, outpatient, private, and home health settings.
Achieve proficiency in Advanced Manual Skills including organ drainage, advanced manual strokes and deep abdominal techniques
Also included will be round robin case studies with peer input for your most problematic cases, and a review of the 2016 Lymphedema National Conference and the 2015 World Congress from the view of an attendee, including topics such as:
1. Liposuction and lymph node transfer and current surgical interventions in the treatment of lymphedema.
2. Differential diagnosis: acute and complex swelling when dealing with co-morbidities
3. Developing a multidisciplinary lymphedema program in the oncology setting.
4. Delivering lymphatic therapy to the homebound patient.
5. Extensive venous analysis of complications and co-morbidities as related to lymphatic congestions and lymphedema
6. Tele-rehabilitation in lymphedema and more
7. Pain management and Wound Care in the Lymphedema Patient

Description

This two-day advanced seminar provides the information and techniques needed to problem solve through a complex variety of diagnoses and co-morbid conditions relating to the lymphatic system. The hands-on techniques presented in the lab sessions will include a series of specialized, unique, integrated techniques, which will address the musculoskeletal 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 including advanced manual techniques.
Topics:
*Advanced Management Strategies for genital and head and neck lymphedema *Kinesio-Taping for lymphedema and scar management *Current research and theories on holistic trends and pharmaceutical options *Cost effective strategy updates for compression bandaging and garment fitting *Multi-disciplined approach and expand effective means to market new concepts in lymphedema management to the medical community in acute care, outpatient, private, and home health settings. *Advanced Manual Skills including organ drainage, advanced manual strokes and deep abdomen *Current insurance and documentation concerns and ICD-10

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