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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:
The credentialing committee of the New York
Society for Continuing Education in Physical
Therapy ( NYSCEPT)has awarded this program 3.6
CEUs. Evaluation may vary from state to
state.
Certification:
Certification is received upon successful
completion of post-course test.
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.
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 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 Stanford
Guest House 2575 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park,
CA 94025-7015 at the rate of $85.00 + tax.
Cut -off date: 5/12/08. 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. On-campus shuttle service
Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:30pm.
Bike rental service ($3.00/day).
Call 951 600 0634 if you want 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.
Faculty:
Guest Speaker:
- Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
- Associate Professor of Medicine
- Chief Consultative Cardiology
- Director, Stanford Program 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:
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Anne-Marie Vaillant Newman, P.T., M.A.
- 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 Prof. Leduc.
- Twenty two years of expertise in
lymphedema management Leduc method.
- 12 years of experience in teaching
Lymphedema Management Leduc method in the
United States of America.
Assisted by:
- Maria Josette S. Mullins, P.T.
Rehab Manager. Memorial
Hospital Pembroke, Florida.
10 years of expertise in lymphedema
management.
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Program:
Every day, the schedule
will include:
- 8:00am Start.
- 10:15-10:30am Break
- 12:00 noon - 1:00pm Lunch
- 3:00-3:15pm
Break
Friday, June 6, 2008.
- 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.
- 1:00 - 2:30pm: Lymphedema:
Definition. Differential diagnosis.
Lymphatic system imaging. Primary and
secondary lymphedema.
- 2:30 - 3:30pm: Surgical Management of
Breast Cancer presented by a Medical Doctor
of Stanford University Hospital (To be
Announced)
- 3:30 - 3:45pm: Q & A.
- 4:00 - 5:30PM: Advances in Lymphatic
Research. Analysis of experimental
designs, data collection and statistics.
Lymphedema and liposuction surgery.
Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
- 5: 30 - 6:00pm: Q & A.
Saturday, June 7..
- 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 pmPractice: Bandaging
of U.E. & L.E. Bandaging of the
face. Theory: Manual lymph drainage &
bandaging of genital area lymphedema.
Problem solving.
- Recent reserach results. Ongoing
research performed at the University of
Brussels.
- 4:00-5:00pm: Questions. Case
studies.
Sunday, June 8.
- 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. 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.
Monday, June 9.
- 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.
- 2:30 - 3:30 pm: 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 03/31/2008)
Regular Registration:
$900.00 (Until 04/30/2008)
Late Registration: $950.00 (
After 04/30/2008)
Fee includes: tuition, pre-course
material, course handout, and lunch ticket.
Cancellations and requests for refund
will be accepted until June 6, 2008 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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