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

INITIAL COURSE

GUEST SPEAKER:

Stanley G. ROCKSON, M.D.

Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine

Stanford University School of Medicine, California.

INSTRUCTORS:

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

Temecula, California.

Maria Josette MULLINS, P.T.

Pembroke, Florida

 

DATES AND LOCATION:

September 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010

Stanford University Hospital

300 Pasteur Drive

Stanford, CA 94305

Instructional Level:

The instructional level of the program is Intermediate according to the definition of APTA. The level of this program assumes that participants have general familiarity with the topic, so the course focuses on increasing understanding and application.  Applicants will acquire general familiarity with the topic by reading the pre-course material sent upon confirmation of registration.


  Certification:
         Certification level 1 is received upon successful completion of the post-course tests.

After completing the initial and the advanced course, the participants will take the International Certification in Lymphedema Management Examination (ICLM Examination).  Participants who pass the ICLM Examination and submit a case study will become ICLM Certified.

  Educational Credit:

Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists will be awarded about 5 CEUs; evaluation may vary from State to State.

The credentialing committee of the New York Society of Continuing Education in Physical Therapy has awarded this program 4.68 CEUs.  The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy granted approval for 52 Credits (GEN).  Approval number: PTCE000377.

This course including a home study and a 4-day seminar, has been approved for
45 contact hours, 4.5 CEUs
By
California Physical Therapy Association
(CPTA #10-395)
    

  Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will demonstrate the:
  1. Understanding of the anatomical and physiological concepts underlying lymphedema management.
  2. Ability to perform manual lymph drainage (mld) and multi-layered bandaging as described by the Leduc School.
  3. Understanding of the use of compression devices.
  4. Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care, compression garment management, home program, lifestyle). 
  5. Ability to evaluate patients suffering from edema or lymphedema and to design and document comprehensive treatments.
  6. Ability to differentiate Chronic Venous Insufficiency from Lymphedema and Lipedema.
  7. Ability to treat patients suffering from lymphedema and venous edema.
  8. Ability to answer most of the questions raised by patients.
  9. Ability to recognize when the intervention of the physician is necessary.

  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: 08/19/2010.  After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. To make a reservation call: 650 926 2800.  Refer to "Pacific Therapy Education"  to get the special rate.  Free parking for guests.  Shuttle service provided by the Guest House.  On-campus shuttle service Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:30pm.  Bike rental service ($3.00/day).

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

   Travel arrangements:

Southwest Airlines Co. offers service to San Jose and San Francisco Airports.  To book a reservation, visit: www.Southwest.com

From San Francisco and San Jose Airports you may get the South and East Bay shuttle to go to Palo Alto.  Their number is 800 548 4664 (local) or: 408 225 4444.  The fare is about $25.00 per person from San Jose Airport, $35.00 per person from San Francisco Airport.  The fare for a cab ride is about $75.00 from San Francisco Airport.

   Faculty:

Guest Speaker:

 

        - Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.

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

INSTRUCTORS:

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

  • Member of International Society of Lymphology
  • Member of European Group of Lymphology
  • Master of Arts, Teachers College-Columbia University, New York, NY. 
  • Former student of Prof. Leduc.
  • Twenty five 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.

  • Member of International Society of Lymphology
  • Director, Rehabilitation Services, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, FL
  • 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

 Sunday, September 19, 2010.

  • 8:00-10:30am: Presentation and orientation.  Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.                Test 1: Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.          Theoretical approach of manual lymph drainage, multi-layered bandaging and compression device treatment.  Research.
  • 10:45-12:00 noon: Progress in Lymphatic Research by Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Lab:  Manual lymph drainage applied to the lower extremity (L.E.).
  • 3:15-5:00pm: Lab: Manual lymph drainage applied to the upper extremity. (U.E.).
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

  Monday, September 20.

  • 8:00-10:30am.  Test 2: Theoretical approach to physical treatment of lymphedema.  Research.  Review test 1 .  Q & A.
  • Evaluation and treatment of the L.E. lymphedema.: inspection, measurements, palpation, precautions, skin care and diet (Research), manual lymph drainage lab.  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by L.E. lymphedema.  Documentation.  Medicare requirements.  Coding .  Data analysis.  Measurement for stockings.  Stocking fitting.
  • 10:45-12:00noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage.  Practice on L.E.
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Multi-layered bandaging.  Practice on L.E..
  • 3:15 - 5:00pm: Treatment of U.E. lymphedema.  Management of post-mastectomy lymphedema: assessment, precautions, skin care, manual lymph drainage lab.  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by U.E. lymphedema.  Measurement techniques.  Measurement for sleeves.  Sleeve fitting.
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

   Tuesday, September 21.

  • 8:00- 10:30am: Test 3: Physical treatment of lymphedema (cont'ed).  Review of test 2. Q & A.   Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to L.E.
  • 10:45- 12:00noon: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging applied to the  lower extremity.  Exercises.
  • 1:00-3:00:: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging applied to the  upper extremity and trunk.  Exercises.
  • 3:15-4:00:  Review: L.E. & U.E. manual lymph drainage.  Protocol.
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Questions.  Problem solving.  theory: genital lymphedema.  Breast lymphedema.  Lymphedema management applied to pediatrics.  Case studies.
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology

Wednesday, September 22.

  • 8:00-10:30am:.  Review of test 3.  
    Q & A.                                                  Venous edema: Pathophysiology and physical treatment.  Manual techniques.  Exercises.  Precautions.  Life style.  Compression garments addressing the needs of venous insufficiency.  Case studies.
  • 10:45-12:00noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage addressing facial lymphedema.
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Case study: U.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging lab. .                        .
  • 3:15-4:00pm: Review: Upper extremity and lower extremity multi-layered bandaging: Treatment protocol.
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Presentation of compression devices by specialists.  
    Reimbursement issues.

 

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

Registration Information:

    Conference Fees:   

    Early Registration: $800.00 (Until 08/03/2010)

   Regular Registration: $850.00 (Until 09/03/2010)
   
    Late Registration: $900.00         (After 09/03/2010)

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

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

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until September 19, 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. The 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.