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RESEARCH-BASED ADVANCED
COURSE IN
LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE
LEDUC METHOD
FACULTY:
GUEST SPEAKER:
Stanford University,
California
INSTRUCTORS:
Temecula, California.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
DATES AND
LOCATION:
April 28, 29, 30, May 1,
2012
Steeplechase Cancer Center
Somerset Medical Center
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
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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:
This program was approved for 32.45
contact hours, 3.2 CEUs by the California
Physical Therapy Association (CPTA#11-498)
Certification:
Certification LEVEL 3 is received upon successful
completion of the 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:
- Understanding of the anatomical and
physiological concepts underlying lymphedema
management.
- Understanding of the psychological issues
raised by cancer & lymphedema.
- Ability to perform manual lymph
drainage (mld) and multi-layered bandaging
as described by the Leduc School.
- Understanding of the use of compression
devices.
- Understanding of patients education
(precautions, skin care, Home Exercise
Program etc.)
- Ability to evaluate patients suffering
from lymphedema or edema, and to design and
document comprehensive treatments.
- Ability to treat various pathologies
showing symptoms of edema or lymphedema
using the techniques of lymphedema
management.
- Ability to answer most of the
questions raised by patients.
- Ability to recognize when the
intervention of the physician is necessary.
- 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 $179.00
+ tax. Cut-off date: April 6, 2012. After
this date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis. To make
a reservation, call:1 800 228 9290 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 $59.49 + tax.
Call 951 347 0362 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 of Consultative Cardiology
- Director, Stanford Program for Lymphatic
and Venous Disorders
- Falk Cardiovascular Research Center.
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford,
California.
INSTRUCTORS:
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Anne-Marie Vaillant Newman, P.T., M.A.
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Member of International
Society of Lymphology.
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Member of the European Group
of Lymphology.
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Master of Arts, Teachers
College-Columbia University, New York, NY.
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Former student of Professor
A. Leduc.
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27 years of expertise in
lymphedema management Leduc method.
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17 years of experience in
teaching Lymphedema Management Leduc method
in the United States of America.
- Maria Josette Mullins, P.T.
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Director, Rehab Services
Department. Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Pines, Florida
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Member of the Interational
Society of Lymphology. 16 years of
experience in Lymphedema Management Leduc
method.
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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
Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 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: Breast Cancer
Treatment
- 3:30 - 5:00pm: Skin care, wound
treatment.
Sunday, April 29.
- 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.
- Recent research results. Ongoing
research performed at the University of
Brussels.
- 4:00 - 5:00pm: Questions. Case
studies.
Monday, April 30.
- 8:00am - 10:15am: Lymphedema &
liposuction surgery: pre and post-operative
rehab.
care. Breast reconstruction. Implications
in rehab.
- Practice: Manual lymph drainage of the
upper extremity.
- 10:30 - 12:00noon: Concomitant
Venous Obstruction in Patients with
Secondary Lymphedema. Venous
insufficiency. Practice: Manual lymph
drainage of the lower extremity.
- 1:00 - 4:45pm: Practice: Treatment
of U.E.. Lymphedema post mastectomy. Theory:
Drainage of the
breast.
Practice:Treatment of L.E. lymphedema post prostate cancer
surgery. Problem solving.
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Compressions
devices, bandages, compressions garments:
Presentation by specialists.
Tuesday, May 1.
- 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 - 3:30pm: 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, tank tops or bathing suits.
Registration Information:
Conference
Fees:
Early Registration:
$850.00 (Until April 2, 2012)
Regular Registration:
$900.00 (Until April 18, 2012)
Late Registration: $950.00 (
After April 18, 2012)
Register prior to January 28, 2012 and save $100.00!
Fee includes: tuition, pre-course
material, and course handout.
Cancellations and requests for refund
will be accepted until April 28, 2012 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.
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