Orthopedic Swelling Solutions

Klose Training

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   17
Registration Fee:   $395

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic and venous systems.

Identify ways in which edema can impede tissue healing and orthopedic outcomes.

Identify the ways in which Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is more effective than other forms of massage.

Execute basic bandaging and MLD techniques for the upper extremities (arm and hand) and lower extremities (foot, ankle, knee, and thigh).

Identify the signs and symptoms of lymphedema and when to refer a patient to a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for treatment.

Identify contraindications for edema intervention.

Target Audience

This course is open to all PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, RN, MT, NP, MD, etc.:

It is especially helpful for:

Practicing wound-care therapists and nurses who want to improve their ability to provide adequate and appropriate edema care to accelerate healing and improve ROM and functional ability

Orthopedic, acute, sub-acute, and neuro therapists who want to improve their ability to deal with post-surgical and dependent edemas such as post-joint replacements, trauma, stroke, and spinal cord injury

Massage therapists who wish to better address the tissue health of edematous regions

No prior lymphedema certification is required!

NOTE: Some portions of this course may be outside the scope of practice of massage therapists. It is the responsibility of all health professionals to ensure that they work within the limits of their license.

Confirmation Notes

Instructional Method: Mostly hands-on with some lecture.

This course totals 17 contact hours and has been approved for CEUs for Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapists by the organizations and states listed here.
Contact hours are also approved for LANA recertification.

Agenda

17 hours of instruction are provided in this 2-day Orthopedic Swelling course.
For a detailed class schedule, click here

Usual class hours are:
1st day, 8:00am – 6:00pm 2nd day, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Exact class times will be provided in your confirmation letter.

Description

Swelling that is related to orthopedic, surgical, and traumatic conditions can interfere with successful treatment by even the most advanced health care professional. During this two-day, hands-on course, you will learn how to reduce swelling in the upper and lower extremities through compression bandaging and the use of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), a light-touch manual technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to remove excess fluid. Applying these techniques will speed healing, reduce pain, increase ROM, and enable a better outcome for your patients. Addressing edema early on will also avoid stagnation of fluid in the tissues beneath the skin which can lead to adhesions, scar tissue, chronic pain, and decreased range of motion.

For more information about the Orthopedics Swelling Solutions course, visit klosetraining.com
For prompt answers to your questions, call 303-245-0333. You can also email info@klosetraining.com. We pride ourselves on strong customer service and support!

To receive a 10% discount, enter discount code REHABEDGE10% when registering online or request this discount if registering by phone.

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