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RESEARCH-BASED ADVANCED COURSE IN
LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE
LEDUC METHOD

FACULTY:

GUEST SPEAKERS:

  • Stanley G. ROCKSON, M.D.

School of Medicine

Stanford University

IRENE L. WAPNIR, M.D., F.A.C.S.

School of Medicine

Stanford University

ELLIE GUARDINO, MD/PhD

School of Medicine

Stanford University

MI-JOUNG LEE, PhD

School of Medicine

Stanford University

INSTRUCTORS:

  • Anne-Marie VAILLANT-NEWMAN, P.T., M.A. 

Temecula, California.

  • Maria Josette MULLINS, P.T.

Pembroke, Florida

 DATES AND LOCATION:

September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010

Stanford University Hospital

300 Pasteur Drive

Stanford, CA 94305

Instructional Level:

The instructional level of the program is advanced.  According to the definition of the APTA:  This level assumes thorough familiarity with the topic and focuses on advanced techniques, recent advances, and future directions.

 Educational Credit:            

The credentialing committee of the New York Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy ( NYSCEPT) has awarded this program 3.15 CEUs.  Evaluation may vary from state to state.

This course has been approved for 32.45 contact hours,  3.2CEUs
By
California Physical Therapy Association
(CPTA #10-394) 

  Certification:
         Certification is received upon successful completion of post-course test.

Completion of the advanced course and the basic course will enable the attendees to take the International Certification in Lymphedema Management Examination. (ICLM Examination).  Participants who pass the ICLM Examination and submit a case study will be ICLM Certified.

  Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will demonstrate the:
  1. Understanding of the anatomical and physiological concepts underlying lymphedema management.
  2. Understanding of the psychological issues raised by cancer & lymphedema.
  3. Ability to perform manual lymph drainage (mld) and multi-layered bandaging as described by the Leduc School.
  4. Understanding of the use of compression devices.
  5. Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care etc.)
  6. Ability to evaluate patients suffering from lymphedema or edema, and to design and document comprehensive treatments.
  7. Ability to treat various pathologies showing symptoms of edema or lymphedema using the techniques of lymphedema management.
  8. Ability to answer most of the questions raised by patients.
  9. Ability to recognize when the intervention of the physician is necessary.
  10. Understanding of the most recent research performed in the field of treatment of lymphedema.

  Hotel Accommodations:

A group of rooms is held at the Stanford Guest House 2575 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025-7015 at the rate of: $94.00 + tax, continental breakfast included.   Cut-off date: August 23, 2010.  After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.  To make a reservation, call:650 926 2800 and refer to:" Pacific Therapy Education" to get the special rate. Free parking for guests.  On-campus shuttle service Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:30pm. Free shuttle from the Guest House.  Bike rental service ($3:00/day)

Call 951 347 0362  if you want to share a hotel room.

   Faculty:

Guest Speakers:

  • Stanley G. ROCKSON, M.D.                      
    Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine 
    Stanford University
  • Irene L. WAPNIR,  M.D.
    Assistant Professor of surgery                       
    Chief of breast surgery                            
    Stanford University
  • Ellie GUARDINO, MD/PhD              
    Assistant Professor  of Medicine                 
    Breast Oncology                                     
    Stanford University
  • Mi-Joung LEE, PhD                      
    International Clinical & Research fellow funded by Cancer Institute NSW AU                   
    School of Medicine, Stanford University.

INSTRUCTORS:

    

  •     Anne-Marie VAILLANT-NEWMAN, P.T.,M.A.                                                               Member of International Society of Lymphology.                                                Member of European Society of Lymphology  Master of Arts, Teacher College - Columbia University, New York, NY                           Former student of Professor A. Leduc                  25 years of expertise in Lymphedema Management Leduc method                                                      15 years of experience in teaching Lymphedema Management Leduc method in the United States of America                                                  

  •        Maria Josette MULLINS, P.T.        Director, Rehabilitation Services,                Memorial Hospital Pembroke                                 Member of International Society of Lymphology.                                                       
    15 years of experience in Lymphedema Management Leduc method

 

 

                        

 

   Program:

         Every day, the schedule will include:

  • 8:00am Start.
  • 10:30-10:45am  Break
  • 12:00 noon - 1:00pm Lunch 
  • 3:00-3:15pm  Break

Thursday , September 23, 2010

  • 8:00 - 10:15am: Presentation. Orientation. Review of  anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system:  Topographic structure of the lymph vessels system.  Anatomy of the lymphatic systems of the limbs & trunk. Video. Lymph formation, lymph propulsion. 
  • 10:30 - 12:00noon: Advances in Lymphatic Research.  Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.  Q & A. 
  • 1:00 - 2:30pm: Lymphedema: Definition.  Differential diagnosis.  Lymphatic system imaging. Primary and secondary lymphedema.
  • 2:30 - 3:30pm:Use of bio-impedance to detect and measure lymphedema. Q & A Mi-Joung Lee, PhD.
  • 3:30-5:00pm: Adjuvant Systemic Therapies for Breast Cancer.  Ellie Guardino, MD/PhD   Q & A.
  • 5: 00 - 6:30pm:  Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer.  Q & A.  Irene L. Wapnir, M.D., F.A.C.S.  Q & A.

  Friday, September 24.

  • 8:00am-10:15am: Manual lymph drainage lab.  Review of call up and reabsorption maneuvers.   Anatomy of the lymphatics of the face.  Substitution pathways.  Practice: manual lymph drainage of the face.
  • 10:30 - 12:00noon: Bandaging: theory (review).  Research.  Laplace Law.
  • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Practice: Bandaging of U.E. & L.E.  Bandaging of the face. Theory: Treatment of genital Lymphedema: manual lymph drainage and application of compression.  Problem solving.
  • Recent research results.  Ongoing research performed at the University of Brussels.
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Questions.  Case studies.

   Saturday, September 25

  • 8:00am-10:15am: Lymphedema & liposuction surgery: pre and post-operative rehab. care.   Breast reconstruction. Implications in rehab.  
  • 10:30 - 12:00noon: Concomitant Venous Obstruction in Patients with Secondary Lymphedema.     Venous insufficiency   
  • 1:00 - 4:45pm: Practice: Treatment of U.E..  Lymphedema post mastectomy.                Theory: Drainage of the breast. Treatment of L.E. Lymphedema post prostate cancer surgery.  Problem solving.
  • 5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Compressions devices.  Presentation by specialists.

  Sunday, September 26.

  • 8:00am- 10:15am: Cancer rehabilitation.  Epidemiology. 
  • 10:30 - 12:00noon:   Cancer risk factors.  Cancer treatment: radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy.               Physical treatment of the consequences of radiotherapy  treatment.                  Psychological issues.         Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1.
  • 1:00 - 2-30pm: lymphedema in pediatrics.  Case studies.  Treatment.                               Education of caregivers.  Supportive documentation for parents.
  • 2:30 - 3:30 pm:  Data analysis.  Case studies.  Review.
  • 3:30 - 5:00pm: International Certification in Lymphedema Management Examination.    

 

  Note:  For lab practice, participants should bring appropriate clothing, such as shorts or bathing suits.

Registration Information:

    Conference Fees:   

    Early Registration: $850.00 (Until 08/15/2010)

   Regular Registration: $900.00 (Until 09/12/2010)
   
    Late Registration: $950.00 ( After 09/12/2010)

Register prior to 07/15/ 2010 and save $100.00!

Fee includes: tuition, pre-course material, and course handout.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until September 23, 2010 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

There are three ways to register through the Registration page:
 
1. Online registration:   entails filling out the electronic form contained in the Registration page.  This method guarantees receipt of your information within 12 hours, however, a check or money order will still have to be received in order to complete your registration.

2. The second way to register for the course is by printing the manual fill-out form page, filling out the information requested on it and mailing it with a check or money order enclosed. 

3. This third alternative is meant for use if you are experiencing problems in registering through the other two methods,  we will be happy to accept your information in the form of a note (typed or clearly written) sent in with your payment. In order to register you we need the following information:
Your Name, Home Address, your Phone and Fax numbers, your Facility's Address, its Phone and Fax number. Your title: PT, OTR...and License number.