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

FACULTY:

GUEST SPEAKER:

  • Stanley G. ROCKSON, M.D.

Stanford University, California

INSTRUCTOR:

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

Stanford, California.

 DATES AND LOCATION:

April 26, 27, 28, 29, 2010

Steeplechase Cancer Center

Somerset Medical Center

110 Rehill Avenue

Somerville, NJ 08876

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.

More recent evaluations to be posted soon.


  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 Marriott Bridgewater , 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 at the rate of $169.00 + tax. (for single, double, triple and quad) Cut-off date: April 4, 2010.  After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.  To make a reservation, call:1 888 236 2427 or 1 908 927 9300 and refer to:" Pacific Therapy Education" to get the special rate.

The Days Inn at Bridgewater, 908 526 9500, has a rate around $69.00. 

Call 951 600 0634 if you want to share a hotel room.

   Faculty:

Guest Speaker:

        - Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.

  • Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • Chief Consultative Cardiology
  • Director, Stanford Program for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders
  • Falk Cardiovascular Research Center.  Stanford University School of Medicine,  Stanford, California.

INSTRUCTOR:

    

    - Anne-Marie Vaillant Newman, P.T., M.A.

  • Clinical Research Coordinator Stanford  Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders. 

  • Sr. Physical Therapist - Rehab Services.  Stanford University Hospital.

  • Member of International Society of Lymphology.

  • Member of the European Group of Lymphology.

  • Master of Arts, Teachers 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.

                        

 

   Program:

         Every day, the schedule will include:

  • 8:00am Start.
  • 10:15-10:30am  Break
  • 12:00 noon - 2:00pm Lunch (12:00noon to 1:00pm on 05/04)
  • 3:00-3:15pm      Break

 Monday, April 26, 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: Manual lymph drainage: theory, research. Direction of lymph drainage.  Compression therapy (compression devices) Theory.  Recent research. 
  • 2:00 - 3:30pm: Lymphedema: Definition.  Differential diagnosis.  Lymphatic system imaging. Primary and secondary lymphedema.
  • 3:30 - 4:30pm: Surgical Management of Breast Cancer 
  • 4:30 - 5:00pm: Q & A.
  • 5:00 - 6:30PM: Advances in Lymphatic Research.  Analysis of experimental designs, data collection and statistics.  Lymphedema and liposuction surgery.  Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
  • 6: 30 - 7:00pm: Q & A.

  Tuesday, April 27.

  • 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.
  • 2:00 - 5:00 pm Practice: Bandaging of U.E. & L.E.  Bandaging of the face. Theory: Theory: Treatment of genital Lymphedema: manual lymph drainage and application of compression.
  • Recent research results.  Ongoing research performed at the University of Brussels.
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Questions.  Case studies.

   Wednesday, April 28.

  • 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   
  • 2:00 - 4:45pm: Practice: Treatment of U.E..  Lymphedema post mastectomy.  Treatment of L.E. Lymphedema post prostate cancer surgery. Problem solving.
  • 5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Compressions devices, bandages, compressions garments: Presentation by specialists.

  Thursday, April 29.

  • 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 03/10/2010)

   Regular Registration: $900.00 (Until 03/31/2010)
   
    Late Registration: $950.00 ( After 03/31/2010)

Register prior to January 31, 2010 and save $100.00!

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

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until April 26, 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.

Note:

Cancellation & Refund policy.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until April 26, 2010 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

Any notification of withdrawal or cancellation and any request for refund must be done in writing.

Payment of refunds is to be made within 30 days of determination of student withdrawal.

To satisfy the requirements of B.P.P.V.E. we must give you 2 examples:

Example 1: if you decide to cancel your registration on April 26, 2010 you would have to notify the school in writing.  Your request for refund would be applicable immediately.  Payment of refund would be made prior to May 26, 2010

Example 2: If you decide to cancel your application one month prior to the beginning of the course, you would have to notify the school in writing.  Your request for refund would be in effect immediately.  Payment of the refund would be made within 30 days of determination of your withdrawal.

 

Statement

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We do not participate in the Student Recovery Unit.