ADVANCED COURSE IN
LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE
LEDUC METHOD

INSTRUCTORS:

Professor Albert LEDUC, PT, PhD, Brussels, Belgium.

Olivier Leduc, PT, PhD, Brussels, Belgium.

Anne-Marie VAILLANT-NEWMAN, MA, PT Temecula, CA.

June 20 - June 23, 2002

Suburban Hospital

8600 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814

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.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will confirm their:

Understanding of the anatomical and physiological concepts underlying lymphedema management.
Understanding of the psychological issues raised by cancer & lymphedema.
The ability to perform manual lymph drainage (mld) as described in Leduc Method.
The ability to perform multilayered bandaging.
Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care etc.) and use of compression devices.
The ability to evaluate an edema patient and to design a comprehensive treatment.
The ability to treat various pathologies using the techniques of lymphedema treatment.
The ability to answer most of the questions raised by patients.
The ability to recognize when the intervention of the lymphologist is necessary.

Conference Fees:

Early Registration: $800.00 (Until 04/20/02)

   Regular Registration: $830.00 (Until 05/20/02)

    Late Registration: $860.00 ( after 05/20/02)

Fee includes tuition, pre-course material, course handout, continental breakfast, lunch & refreshment break.

Hotel Accommodations:

Groups of rooms are being held at 1) Holiday Inn Select 8120 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland at the rate of $129.00 + tax for single and double occupancy. Cut-off date: May 20, 2002. After this date, reservations will be provided on a space available basis at the regular rate. To make a reservation, call 877-888-3001 or 301-652-2000 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Refer to " Pacific Therapy Education" to get the special rate. Overnight parking: $10.00.

2) Four Points by Sheraton Bethesda 8400 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Cut-off date is June 17, 2002. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. To make a reservation, call 800-325-3535. You may fax your reservation at: 301-941-2733. Refer to "Pacific Therapy Education" to get the special rate. Overnight parking: $7.00.

Both hotels can offer a shuttle service to Rose Room and Suburban Hospital.

Let us know if you want to share a room.

Educational Credit:

Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists will be awarded about 2.6 CEUs; evaluation may vary from state to state.

Special Airfare:

Continental is the official carrier for the seminar. To make a reservation, call the Meetingworks Department at: 800 4687022 and refer to the meeting : J Z 4 J F T ; Z code: Z D O Q. Attendees will get 5% discount and an additional 5% discount whwn booking and ticketing 60 days prior to the travel dates.

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

Faculty:

-Professor Albert Leduc, PT, PhD. University of Brussels, Belgium.

Founder President of EGL**.
Member of ISL*.
Professor Leduc has published several books related to Lymphedema Management Leduc Method. Albert Leduc is involved in research associated with lymphatic system anatomy and function. The efficiency of the manual techniques that he describes has been tested by isotopic lymphography. Through the European Lymphatic Drainage Network, Professor Leduc & Olivier Leduc teach their method in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain & Switzerland. They also teach the Leduc Method in South America.

- Olivier Leduc, PT, PhD .

Assistant Professor University of Brussels, Belgium.
General Secretary of EGL**.
Member of ISL *.
Director of Edema Treatment Center. Brussels.

- Anne-Marie Vaillant Newman, MA, PT

Member of ISL* & EGL**.
Masters of Arts, Teachers College-Columbia University, New York, NY.

Former student of Prof. Leduc, 16 years of experience in Lymphedema Management Leduc Method.

* International Society of Lymphology

** European Group of Lymphology

Program:

Every day, the schedule will include:

8:00 a.m. Beginning of the course.
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
12:00 noon Lunch on your own.
3:00-3:15 p.m. Break

Thursday, June 20.

8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-course test. Review of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Topographic structure of the lymph vessels system. Anatomy of the lymphatic system s of the limbs & trunk. Slides Video. Discussion of Sappey's theory. Reabsorption, lymph propulsion, video: contraction of lymphangions. Theory of manual lymph drainage. Research (review).
Practice. Manual lymph drainage. Treatment of edema 2 ary to hand surgery.
Theory of pressotherapy (compression devices). Research. Pressotherapy & electrostimulation. Historical review.
Anastomosis. Substitution pathways. Dissections.
Practice: Manual lymph drainage: call up & reabsorption techniques: a) after axillar nodes dissection. b) after inguinal nodes dissection.
Venous insufficiency.

Friday, June 21.

8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m. Anatomy of the lymphatics of the face. Substitution pathways.
Practice: manual lymph drainage of the face.
Bandaging: theory (review). Research. Laplace Law.
Practice: Bandaging of U.E. & L.E. Demonstration of bandaging of the face.
Theory: Manual lymph drainage & bandaging of genital area lymphedema. Slides. Problem solving.

Saturday, June 22.

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Lymphatic system imaging. Scintigraphy & plethysmography. Lymphedema & surgery. Axillary vein after breast cancer surgery. Research. Anatomy & Manual lymph drainage of the anterior aspect of the thorax.
Practice: Treatment of U.E.. Lymphedema post mastectomy. Problem solving. Questions & answers.
5: 00p.m.-7:00p.m. Compressions devices, bandages, compressions garments: Presentation by specialists.

Sunday, June 23.

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Oncology: Breast cancer surgery. video. Epidemiology, risk factors, classification, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy. Psychological issues. Breast reconstruction. Physical treatment of the consequences of radiotherapeutic treatment.
Treatment of edema in:

reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
hemiplegia & spinal cord injury.
Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome.
burns.

Residual scar edema post mastectomy. Primary lymphedema. Capillary permeability. L.P.G. techniques in edema treatment? Skin care. Problem solving. Questions & answers.

Note: Participants should bring appropriate clothing for lab practice, such as shorts.

Registration Information:

Registration fee includes tuition, pre-course material, course handout, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks.

Early registration will be accepted until: August 7, 2000.
Regular registration will be accepted until: August 21, 2000
Cancellations and requests for refunds will be accepted until
August 10, 2000 and will involve an $80 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.