Seminar Information

Announcements:

A NEW COURSE!!!

The Lymphedema Management Leduc method seminar to be held at NYU in September 2008 will open an era of new courses offered by Pacific Therapy Education, Inc.
This will be applicable to the basic or initial course only.
This specific course will comprise:

•  home study including the theoretical material.                                                                                                                                           

• 3 1/2 days of classes focusing on practice and review of the theoretical material.

With the confirmation of registration, the attendees will receive their course material accompanied by a test to be used for self evaluation. They will review the theoretical material during the 3 1/2 days of class; their knowledge of the theoretical material will be tested during the course.

Both types of courses, the 6-day course as well as the home study and 3 1/2 -day course, will be available to participants in the future.

 Lymphedema surgery introduced at Stanford University Hospital

Training in pre and post-operative rehab to be offered starting at the Course level II in San Diego.

"In February, Stanley G. Rockson, M.D., Director of the Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders at Stanford University Hospital and a Stanford surgical colleague will go to the Lund University Hospital in Malmö , Sweden to participate in surgery and pre- and post-operative evaluation of liposuction for lymphedema patients. The program will be conducted by H. Brorson, M.D., the pioneer of the approach. I will be accompanying the physicians to participate in the education about pre- and post-operative care.  This information will be presented at the course level II.  Liposuction surgery for lymphedema will be introduced at Stanford University Hospital in the Spring of 2008."

Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman

Course Description:

             Our courses are meant to provide attendees with a very thorough understanding and mastering of all phases of lymphedema management.  For a more detailed description of the courses consult the brochures by right-clicking on the blue brochure links, this will give you a good idea of the topics covered, even if a specific course's dates haven't been set.

           Note:  The NLN does not list our courses per our request.  The reason being that our courses are entirely research-based and opened to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Medical Doctors.  NLN promotes courses which are opened to Massage Therapists.  

Physical Therapists do not need or benefit from taking the LANA certification since lymphedema management is in their scope of practice.  Occupational Therapists may check with the OATA to determine whether lymphedema management is in their scope of practice as well.

2008 COURSES - SPECIALS!

Differences between the Leduc and the Vodder methods
Addressed in Professor Leduc's following letter:

Professor Albert Leduc

I heard about Emil Vodder for the first time in 1969.

Emil Vodder had presented his technique of manual lymph drainage during a Physiotherapy Congress in Geneva, Switzerland. Then, a manual lymph drainage course was organized in Brussels, Belgium, by Emil and Astrid Vodder. I felt curious about the subject and I attended this course. At that time, I was a Doctor in Physical Education (Docteur Agrege en Education Physique = Ph D) from Brussels University (Universite Libre de Bruxelles) as well as "licencie" in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation from the same University. I was a researcher for the National Foundation for Medical Science Research. (FNRS). I was doing the analysis on bone resistance for the Budd(Paris, France) Society and some research on the metabolism of bone for Pharmitalia (Milan, Italy). After working for the FNRS, I was appointed assistant professor at the University. My function as Assistant Professor included teaching the students in Physical Therapy as well as research.

The creation of the Dutch branch of the Brussels University (University Libre de Bruxelles) offered me the opportunity of being nominated full professor and Director of the Research Laboratories attached to my function. In 1970, Dr. Sabine Godart transferred her private laboratory of research in Lymphology to the University laboratory that I directed. Our initial studies in lymphology were published in 1973 and 1974. Numerous theses were completed in our laboratory.. Several contracts were signed with private industry to test their products and evaluate their effects on the lymphatic system.

Concerning Emil Vodder, the course that he had offered in Brussels was very empirical. Emil Vodder himself had not published any scientific articles; he had not performed any fundamental or clinical research. He did not have a university degree.

Experiments on the manual technique of lymph drainage were carried out in veterinary and human clinics. In 1970, Emil Vodder participated in these experiments. His educational background did not allow him to master the scientific investigation, however he kept in close contact with the group of researchers.

The technique developed in Brussels progressed significantly based on the results of the scientific inquiry: the emergence of the technique of resorption, the use of anastomotic pathways, the introduction of compression devices, and multi-layered bandaging.

In 1978, when we considered that our technique was "au point", the members of my team and 1, began to teach.

In 1984, 1 became a teacher at the University of Brussels, French language. (Universite Libre de Bruxelles- Langue frangaise.) There we decided to do some research, in vivo, in lymphology on the healthy and pathological human population. Combining the activities of both University's research laboratories, we created multiple pools of study in order to investigate all the techniques used in physical medicine.

The efficiency of Emil Vodder's technique had reviewed and some aspects modified; new techniques were implemented. Then, we used lymphoscintigraphy, with the assistance of P. Bourgeois, MD*, to observe the variations of the flow of marked proteins in the lymphatic system, while using different techniques of manual lymph drainage, different types of bandaging and various intermittent compression devices.

The compression devices as well as the bandaging technique were thoroughly tested by a team including Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists and a specialized engineer. The appropriate equipment necessary to gauge the various specific parameters were created in our laboratories.

Our method is continually evolving and we have created a teaching network covering a large part of Europe, United States and South America. Our students are Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists and, in the United States, Occupational Therapists. The method, taught only to professionals, can be rapidly mastered. We insist on the necessity of understanding the fundamentals in order to practice the technique.

Our philosophy is that, for the benefit of the patient, a method must be submitted to continual experimentation and performed by a team of well trained specialists. Teaching must be performed by experienced staff and directed to professionals.

Professor Albert Leduc,

Translated by: Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman.

*Nuclear Medicine Service, CHJ Bracops Brussels Belgium.

Since August 1999, three levels of education are offered.

The first level, basic course, is a five and half day-course offered by Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman, M.A., P.T.. This totally research-based course provides the attendees with an education in physical treatment of lymphedema; 2/3 of the time is devoted to labs. At the end of this course, the attendees are certified in Lymphedema Management Leduc Method Level I, upon successful completion of post-test course. Participants are encouraged to practice as much as possible in order to acquire good skills. Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman is always available for assistance with problem solving.

Professor Albert Leduc and Olivier Leduc offer the second level, confirmation course. During this course, the attendees review the manual lymph drainage as well as the bandaging techniques. Professor and Olivier Leduc report the most recent research and present their invaluable documents on the anatomy of the lymphatic system. They report also the new techniques implemented. . This is an opportunity to ask questions and work on problem solving. At the end of this course, the attendees are certified in Lymphedema Management Leduc Method Level II, upon successful completion of the post-test.

Mainly Olivier Leduc offers the third level, advanced course. More advanced material is presented in oncology, specific pathologies developed and requesting physical treatment, venous insufficiency management. At the end of this course, the participants are awarded a certification in Lymphedema Management Level III.

For updated information regarding course levels and the certification process, please refer to the Certification page.

NOTE: 
Starting in 2001, the Confirmation and Advanced courses will be consolidated into 1 four day course.  The content of this advanced course will be equivalent to the sum of the contents of both the current confirmation and advanced course.

 Upcoming Courses: 

• Course #152 San Diego, CA, February 27 - 29, 2008 (Course Level II 2,6 CEUs)
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• Course #153 Stanford University, CA, April 10 - 15, 2008 (Initial Course 4,68 CEUs)
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• Course #154 Stanford University, CA, June 6 - 9, 2008 (Advanced Course 3,6 CEUs)
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• Course #156 NYU, NY, September 24-27, 2008 (Initial Course 4,68 CEUs)
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• Course #155 Stanford University, CA, October 16 - 21, 2008 (Initial Course 4,68 CEUs)
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 Past Courses: 

• Course #112: LaJolla, CA, January 25-30, 2001
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• Course #113: LaJolla, CA, March 8-11, 2001 Advanced Course
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• Course #114: Princeton, NJ, May 3-8, 2001
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• Course #115: San Diego, CA, Oct 4-9, 2001
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• Course #116 New Orleans, LA, Oct 25-30, 2001
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• Course #117 San Diego, CA, January 24-29, 2002
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• Course #118 Bristol, CT, February 14-19, 2002
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• Course #119 Princeton, NJ, June 27 - July 2nd, 2002
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• Advanced Course #120 Bethesda, MD, June 20-23, 2002
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• Course #121 New Orleans, LA, August 22-27, 2002
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• Course #122 San Diego, CA, October 3-8, 2002
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• Course #123 San Diego, CA, January 30 - February 4, 2003
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• Course #124 Orlando, FL, February 18 - February 24, 2003
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• Course #125 Princeton, NJ, May 7-10, 2003
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• Course #126 Washington, DC, June 22 - 27, 2003
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• Course #127 New Orleans, LA, August 21 - 26, 2003
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• Course #128 San Diego, CA, October 23 - 28, 2003
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• Course #131 Washington, DC, May 14 - 17, 2004 (Advanced Course)
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• Course #132 Washington, DC, May 18 - 23, 2004
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• Course #134 New Orleans, LA, August 18 - 20, 2004 (Level 2 Course)
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• Baytown (Houston), TX, Sept 27 - Oct 2, 2004
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• Course #133 San Diego, CA, Oct 21 - 26, 2004
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• Course #134 San Diego, CA, Feb 24 - Mar 1, 2005
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• Course #135 Washington DC, June 7-12, 2005
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• Course #136 Washington DC, June 3-6, 2005 (Advanced Course)
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• Course #137 New York University, NY, September 7-11, 2005 
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• Course #138 San Diego, CA, September 21-23, 2005 (Level II Course)
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• Course #139 Stanford University, CA, October 20-25, 2005 
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• Course #141 Washington, DC May 1-3, 2006 (Course Level II)
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• Course #142 Washington, DC May 4-7, 2006 (Advanced Course)
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• Course #143 Stanford University, CA, May 19-22, 2006 (Advanced Course)
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• Course #144 Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, CT, June 12-17, 2006 (Initial Course)
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• Course #145 Stanford University, CA, October 19-24, 2006 (Initial Course)
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• Course #146 San Diego, CA, February 22-24, 2007 (Level II Course 2,67 CEUs)
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• Course #147 Stanford University, CA, March 22-27, 2007 (Initial Course 4,68 CEUs)
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• Course #148 Lanham, MD, April 22-25, 2007 (Advanced Course 3,15 CEUs)
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• Course #149 Bridgewater, NJ, April 27-May 2, 2007 (Initial Course 4,4 CEUs)
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• Course #150 Stanford University, CA, June 1 - 4, 2007 (Advanced Course 3,6 CEUs)
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• Course #151 Stanford University, CA, October 18 - 23, 2007 (Initial Course 4,68 CEUs)
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COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS: 

“ Excellent.  Extremely informative + comprehensive.  I appreciated the amount of time spent on lab. With time allowed for repetition and generous feedback from instructor.  Thank you for a wonderful learning experience.”  Boston ,MA -  June 2000.

 “Your dedication to your technique is impressive.” Boston, MA – June 2000.

 “…The research is a great part of this understanding and learning process.”  Boston, MA – June 2000.

 “Anne-Marie is a credit to the Leduc Method.  She is a dynamic, motivated and excellent teacher.  This course is very well organized and fulfills all the requirements to promote/develop clinical expertise ..in lymphedema management.” Princeton, NJ – June 2000.

“You are highly approachable,  incredibly  knowledgeable and intelligent.  Compassionate…Everything a teacher and clinician should be.  Thank you.  Thank you.” Princeton, NJ – June 2000.

 “I enjoyed the course very much.  It’s nice to know that we can fax you for advice/information.  Your open line of communication is appreciated.”  Princeton, NJ – June 2000.

 “I enjoyed the course very much.  Very  informative.  I feel fairly competent in initiating a lymphedema program/ Women’s health program with my company.”  Princeton, NJ- June 2000.

“All the research you have given us has created a beginning of a resource library on lymphedema for our facility.”  Princeton, NJ – June 2000.

 “Excellent instructor.(10+)Excellent teaching skills.  Would highly recommend this course.” Princeton, NJ – June 2000.

 “Anne-Marie I appreciate your dynamic teaching style and wonderful knowledge of the subject.” Little Rock, AR – November 2000.

 “Overall excellent!  Anne-Marie is well informed, delightful + motivating.  I enjoyed the course very, very much.” Little Rock, AR – November 2000.

 “ I really enjoyed the course.  You have a wonderful sense of humor and explain things in a clear way…I am anxious to get back to the hospital and get to work.”  Little Rock, AR. -  November 2000.

 “Absolutely the most interesting & best presented course I have been to in the 10 years since graduation.  I feel I had time to absorb majority of concepts presented .  I am eager to apply new knowledge in clinic this week.  I appreciate how you integrate course concepts into whole scope of therapy and patients life.  Too often , courses I have been to are too one-tracked & “ unforgiving” to the “real world” of clinical setting.  Also, I appreciate how you create optimal learning environment in not being intimidating in any way.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the course.  Thank you for everything.”  Julie G., PT Little Rock, AR – November 2000.

 “The course was very enlightening and educational.  I felt that I learned enough to go out and practice adequately.”  Little Rock, AR – November 2000.

“The course was very organized.  I appreciated the thoroughness of the presentation.  Anne-Marie clearly explained theory to practical questions. ”Bekki. R., PT  La Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“Overall , very good course.  I feel well prepared to begin practicing lymphedema treatment.  I went from knowing nothing to entry-level skilled in 51/2 days.” Kristen F., PT La Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“ Excellent!  Thank you for being so personable! Very vibrant speaker who is confident & knowledgeable about subject matter.  Great ability to get point across gently if people do not understand.”  Kristy W. PT La Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“Great course!  The best I have been to so far in my career.”  L a Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“Exceptional context & presentation.” La Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“Enjoyed it, learned a lot.  Was energized by Anne-Marie’s enthousiasm and knowledge and will endeavour to “ do her proud”  I especially liked the daily tests rather than one at the end.”   La Jolla, CA – January 2001. 

“Overall very good course!  Very good information presented in clear, easily understood manner; your “expressions, stories and sense of humor “ added a lot to the course.” (10).  La Jolla, CA – January 2001 

“…I have never been to such a professionally run and researched course in 23 years of OT.”  Princeton,NJ - May 2001. 

“ I am EXTREMELY grateful to have had the opportunity to have learned so much through you, Anne-Marie.  I am excited and inspired to help this population.”

Princeton, NJ – May 2001.                       

“Excellent, actually the best cont.ed. course I have ever taken.  Maybe the best thing is that it is research based.”  Princeton, NJ – May 2001.

“Very good.  Anne-Marie was very energetic with her teaching.  Also she was very patient-oriented and always put the patient 1^st in all contexts.”  Princeton, NJ – May 2001. 

“ I am amazed at your energy, enthusiasm & ability to keep us so well informed, attentive & encouraged for 6 days!  You are an outstanding instructor & an inspiration as a clinician and as a professional.” Princeton, NJ – May 2001. 

“I really appreciate all your efforts to check that we understood the principles, sequence of drainage  & protocols.  And most of all spending a lot of time on lab & having enough assistants & yourself checking personally on drainage techniques and bandaging.  That is what makes you a great teacher.  I wish you more success.  Thank you very much.”  Princeton, NJ – May 2001. 

“Excellent.  I enjoyed the whole experience, Anne-Marie is an excellent teacher with attention to detail and ability to instill this in the participants.  She made this learning experience fun, yet without lack of emphasis on the seriousness of the condition and its treatment.”  Princeton, NJ – May 2001. 

“Your teaching style is delightful.  You have clarified many aspects of treatment which have come up in the past 10 months since I started with this patient population.”  Princeton, NJ – May 2001. 

“In the past 11 years of going to continuing ed. Courses this was the most informative, interesting, and useful for treatment that I have attended.  Anne-Marie , you are a credit to the profession of physical therapy.  I feel privileged to have been taught by you and will feel proud and confident to acclaim this training for Leduc method.  This course has provided me with a renewed spirit to go home and back to work with skills that I know will help people.  Your patience and your genuine kindness to all of us is exceptional.”  Princeton, NJ – June 2002. 

“Equal balance of instruction and practice.  Good practical information.  Great sense of humor.”  Princeton, NJ – June 2002. 

“Power-point was clear and easy to see.  I liked having the same slides on the book with room to write beside it”  San Diego, CA – January 2003. 

“ I love your passion and excitement about your profession, it’s obvious you love what you do in life and work and that you want to share it with us all.”  San Diego, CA – January 2003. 

“ Course was well-done. Progressed at an adequate pace& manual skills were achieved appropriately.  All knowledge was well-baked with scientific evidence.”  San Diego, CA –January 2003. 

“You have presented a stimulating course.  It was challenging.  I feel I can leave here & begin practicing what I have learned.”  Thank you for sharing your experience.”  San Diego, CA – January 2003. 

About manual techniques: “Repetition was very beneficial, also use of various situations was extremely helpful in becoming comfortable in performing manual lymph drainage on different patients.”  Orlando, FL – February 2003. 

“Anne-Marie made herself very accessible she was always willing to stay extra to help.  Josette gave also good hints to help improve practice of manual lymph drainage or bandaging.” Orlando, FL – February 2003. 

“Excellent course.  The knowledge and techniques I gained from this course were outstanding.  I can’t wait to try this on my patients.”  Washington, DC – June 2003. 

“Anne-Marie was extremely patient and thorough in this area.  I have never had an instructor spend so much time on techniques.”  Washington, DC – June 2003 

“Anne-Marie is a passionate and attentive instructor.  It is obvious that she loves her work.  I highly recommend this course for everyone with an interest in treating lymphedema.”  Washington, DC –June 2003. 

“ Anne-Marie is always willing to answer questions.  Always put student learning first.” Washington, DC – June 2003.“This course is outstanding.  I learned a lot.  I can go back to my clinic and really offer the doctors and patients something that’s evidence-based & improves quality of life.”  Washington, DC – June 2003 

“In my 14 years of experience as an OT, this has been the best course I have attended.  The teaching approach was direct and corrective, yet very positive.  Thank you for your commitment in training others.”  New Orleans, LA – august 2003. 

“I felt like I was more actively involved than in prior Continuing Ed. Courses.  I got to learn techniques instead of just listening.”  San Diego, CA – October 2003. 

“Great instruction and constructive criticism.  I felt much more confident by the end of the course.”  San Diego, CA – October 2003. 

“Outstanding organization & delivery of theory & practical information.”  San Diego, CA – October 2003. 

“Much info!  It was nice to see all the research that has been done & how research-based you are.”

“…I really  appreciate the way you make rounds.  Please, keep the class small.  I feel I have had the most assistance from an instructor above any other instructor in any other course.

“One of the best courses I have ever attended.” San Diego, CA – January 2004 

“It’s really the best continuing ed course I’ve been in 13 years of practice.”  San Diego, CA – January 2004” 

About theoretical part of the course: “ Good presentation and rationale of treatment through research”  San Diego, CA – January 2004

" Great course.  Wonderful.  Knowledgeable instructor.  Personable, Pleasant instructor.  Comprehensive content.  Good mix of lab and lecture" Washington, DC 2004

"I have practiced PT for 18 years.  I wish I had this information long ago.  I can apply the course material immediately in my practice and I am grateful. " Washington, DC 2004

"I enjoyed the amount of practice time we had."  Washington, DC 2004.

"I like how everything is not only research-based, but also has emphasis on function and common sense."  Washington, DC 2004

"Excellent examples of potential disorders to be seen in the clinic"   Washington, DC 2004

"I feel very grateful for having attended the basic course because I now feel well-versed in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lymphatic system and the research supporting combined physical therapy to combat lymphedema."  Washington, DC  2004

" This was the best continuing education experience of my career.  I can't thank you enough for your commitment to excellent instruction and the advancement of clinical knowledge.  Advanced course Washington, DC 2004

" I was greatly honored to have experienced this course witht he 2 professors~  It has been the best course I have ever taken research wise." Advanced course Washington DC 2004

"Wonderful, Prof. A & O. Leduc have investigated every aspect of the manual treatment that they advocate.  This is so important."

Advanced course Washington, DC 2004

" Excellent.  The Professors Leduc are extremely knowledgeable.  They give significant credibility to their method.  I enjoyed all the research."  Advanced course, Washington, DC 2004

"You evidence-based approach & your stature as a PT convinced me to choose your program to sponsor/bring to our facility." Baytown, TX 2004

"Highly recommend! Class size was great.  I feel very comfortable with the course material & manual techniques.  I am eager to take the Advanced course." Baytown, TX 2004.

"It was great!  I love the way Ane-Marie is so dedicated with her desire to continue treating patients while she continue to researchand look for answers or reasoning behind lymphedema."  Baytown, TX 2004

"Very enthusiastic -Very informative- Anne-Marie is an excellent teacher- Entertaining- Easy to listen to- Explains subject very well.  Very patient but firm ,so participants understand they must be involved + responsible  for reviewing material."  San Diego, CA Oct. 2004

" The hands on with you was phenomenal.  I needed lots of time with feed back, but really feel like I can go home and recreate" San Diego, CA 2005

"Excellent update & opportunity to hear from the  Leduc's themselves.  Enjoyed the lectures& opportunity to see the latest slides / research.  Glad for an opportunity to get "certified". Advanced course Washington, DC 2005.

"I am very pleased that it is the lymphedema course I began.  I cannot say how important it is to proceed with the research and protecting the PT profession.  It was wonderful the passion that the instructors demonstrate to this science."  Advanced course Washington, DC

"Overall I had a good experience.  The presentation of the material was very well planned by the prsenter making us feel at ease.  I feel that I can return to the clinic ad use my knowledge right away."  Washington, DC 2005

"The tests were good.  They helped me to see how much I didn't understand and to really learn the information."  "This is the most comprehensive course I have attended in many years.  I highly recommend it."  San Diego, CA 2005

"Anne-Marie is very knowledgeable and patient.  I appreciate the efforts she makes to make sure you understand and are able to perform the techniques correctly."  San Diego, CA 2005

"Good amount of repetitions (theoretical & practical) .  I feel as though I would be ready to start on Monday." New York, NY 2005

"Very informative.  Very good to have the research to justify the procedures being taught."  NY, NY 2005

"A very challenging course.  Comprehensive and very informative.  Provided a lot of practical advice for clinical application."  NY, NY 2005

"Thank you for time well spent" NY, NY 2005

"Incredibly informative + thorough.  I am very excited to return to my facility and initiate the treatment." San Diego, CA. 2006

"The presentation of Doctor Rockson was good and helpful." San Diego, CA 2006

"Very thorough- Anne-Marie , you have great energy.  I feel very competent after this training." San Diego,CA. 2006

"Totally satisfied.  The best continuing education course I've ever been to.  Thank you Anne-Marie" San Diego, CA.2006

"This is a wonderful course.  You are a great teacher...very patient, humorous, and clear.  Thank you very much." San Diego, CA 2006

"Your tips and words of encouragement will stay with me" San Diego, CA 2006

"I wish we could work with Doctor Rockson more often.  I thought his presentation was perfect.  I would like to have some sort of forum to discuss complicated cases" San Diego, CA 2006

"It was excellent.  It was a lot to absorb but Anne-Marie provided constant guidance and correction." San Diego, CA 2006

"Anne-Marie is a wonderful instructor.  You leave the course feeling very excited and competent to treat patients.  The material is very well presented and thorough" Washington, DC Advanced course 2006

"This course has been helpful for me.  I had many questions that were answered throughout the course from course material and discussion" Washington, DC Course level II 2006

"It was an excellent review of all the material.  The new information CTS, TOS...was great" Washington, DC Course level II 2006

" I came to the class not knowing what to expect- To some degree, I was "cautious".  By the end of Sunday, I was completely excited and looking forward to try the techniques in new and old patients." Stanford, CA 2006 Advanced course

"Definitely worth the time and money.  Very clinically relevant" Stanford,CA 2006

"It was great!  I would highly recommend other PTs interested in this field to attend this course."  Stanford, CA 2006

"Opened my eyes to research-based vs. empirical.  Very nice to have evidence-based practice.  "  Stanford, CA 2006

"I feel  encouraged, empowered, embracing new knowledge, reinforcing principles learned, supported.  Thank you for the participation of Doctor Rockson.  Stanford, CA 2006

"I feel honored to be a part of this course.  I learned so much.  I think I can start with the treatment now.  I can really feel your and Doctor Rockson compassion .  Thank you again for all of your help and encouragement."  Stanford, CA 2006

February 2007 - San Diego, CA - Course level II

"I really got a chance to refine my skills at this course."

"Things really came together for me at this course.  I so very much enjoyed the research articles."

"Dr. Rockson was so enjoyable to hear and I learned so much .  It is exciting to hear about all the new and wonderful research he is doing."

"I enjoyed learning from Anne-Marie.  Her instruction is precise and she makes sure that we understand and learn correctly."

"Dr. Rockson's slide presentation was very informative regarding new perspective of lymph system involvement in the other diagnosis."

About course material: " Excellent references of study along with practical data of use in various arenas of treatment cases."

" As always very impressed in Dr. Rockson's involvement in the research and treatment of the lymphatic disorders.  It is a blessing to have a specialist available to encourage continued care of this population.."

" I am very motivated to continue my development in this area of diagnosis and patient care."

March 2007 - Stanford University Hospital - Basic Course:

" Good research to support why we are doing what we are doing.  This is important... The amount of practice and attention provided were very beneficial...Great course.  I learned a tremendous amount.  I had no idea that I would enjoy the course as much as I did" 

"Doctor Rockson's presentation was very informative,"

" After this course, I have  a strong grasp of the theory surrounding it...I liked the way we had so much feed back from the instructor.  The course was wonderful.  Anne-Marie you are a very patient person who is in the field of physical therapy for all of the right reasons."

"I wish we had more time with Doctor Rockson."  "Anne-Marie is patient and caring.  You can tell she loves helping others and loves what she does.  I feel very well equipped to make a difference when I treat patients with lymphedema.

April 2007 - Lanham, MD - Advanced course:

Theory: "Evidence-based and well organized to match the maneuvers being taught and method used...Good amount of time to practice.  I appreciated the course binder with all of the lecture material.  I enjoyed the course.  Good review and advancement of techniques, as well as additional research-findings to base our treatments on.  I very much enjoyed our guest speaker (Dr. Rockson)'s presentation as he presented some new, medically pertinent information."

"Anne-Marie is very informative and relays information in a very clear and concise manner."

Practice: "Anne-Marie gives appropriate feedback as necessary."

About the course: "Anne-Marie is a wonderful instructor.  Her personality is energetic and her knowledge of lymphedema is very thorough.  She presents the material well and I feel confident with my Leduc's skills."

About the course and faculty: "Very good content.  Great opportunities to ask questions." 

"Very good presentation of Doctor Rockson."

May 2007 - Bridgewater, NJ - Basic course:

" Very good.  I really like all the research articles to support technique/method...Even though I don't like tests.  These were wonderful to help retain & really know the material learned in class..."

"Good course - a ton of information!  You are an inspiration!!  Thank you for your enthusiasm and obvious love of teaching."

"Fascinating and very educational, excellent presentation."

"Very clear Power Point presentation...The flow of lecture is very organized and easy to follow...The practice part is perfect: 100% practice & direct feedback from instructor!..  It is a pleasure to attend your course."

"Very interesting concepts backed by research.  I feel I learned a lot in 6 days. "

"Very thorough, very applicable to PT practice."

"Very informative and nicely presented."

" About theoretical part of the course: 10 out of 10.  The theory is what sets Leduc's course apart from the rest."

" Anne-Marie is extremely enjoyable to listen to and so knowledgeable about lymphedema/venous system.  A great teacher!"

June 2007 - Stanford University Hospital Advanced course:

"Very organized book for the course.  Practicum reinforced the proper performance of the technique to me.  Covering the MLD of other body parts such as the face, genital area & breast were extremely valuable." " Having physicians present (both Doctor Rockson and Doctor Andrea Madrigrano) was extremely valuable.  It gave us a chance to ask and receive answers to our medical questions or concerns regarding the provision of therapy to our patients."  

""Evidence based practice is heavily emphasized"  "Dr. Rockson very adequately answered our questions.  I would be excited to hear how his pilot study is going.  Dr. Madrigrano was also excellent & it was helpful to hear about cancer staging." 

"I liked the individual attention from the instructors" "It is always a pleasure to hear Doctor Rockson speak and for us to learn about what he is currently working on.  He is so approachable in his demeanor that it is easy to bring our questions to him.  I also found Doctor Madrigrano's presentation  very informative and I appreciated the time she took answering our questions.  It was so helpful to have the chance to be "walked through" all the treatment techniques again and have my skills reviewed and corrected by the experts.".

"I really enjoyed that this course is heavily based on research study.  I enjoyed going over the breast, trunk, genital and facial treatment.  I really enjoyed both Dr.'s presentations.  I really felt it was beneficial to learn about the new research.  I enjoyed going over some of the clinical questions/case studies.  Doctor Rockson is always a pleasure to listen to as he is extremely knowledgeable. Doctor Madrigrano is a very good speaker , very knowledgeable.  About the course: Truly helpful.  I feel that I go away with a very good understanding of the material."

" About the course: "It has increased/broadened my practical views of the treatment.  It's the reason why I keep on attending the classes...Besides my personal reason for just wanting to interact with my wonderful instructor and see my colleagues who attend the classes for the same reasons."

"Very good course with up-to-date research!"

"Very organized course.  Graphs very beneficial"

"Dr. Rockson's presentation: "Very interesting and informative."  Dr. Madrigrano's  presentation:" It was so good to have Dr. Madrigrano shed so much light on what most of my patients have gone through with surgery."  "Anne-Marie, thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge.  Keeping us all smiling throughout the course."

About the course: "Excellent.  Good research background and literature review."  " Excellent, Good reasoning principles and sound, provable facts. scientifically research-based."  "So welcomed and needed to set me back on "the right track".  Need this course every 18 months to 2 years as this research will hopefully be moving/advancing quickly"

"Josette Mullins was very helpful .  I am glad  Anne-Marie that you are picky about getting the technique correct."

Doctor Rockson's presentation: " Excellent presentation & he is so kind and patient with all of our questions.  Exciting new research!"  Dr. Madrigrano's presentation was good.  She had nice slides and was also good with our questions."

"Josette, Anne-Marie you both were spectacular.  I am so pleased to fine tune my technique in a gentle /intense environment."

"Dr. Rockson is a pleasure to hear.  His passion for the field is an inspiration to anyone involved in treating individuals diagnosed with lymphedema."

Dr. Rockson's presentation: "Excellent presentation of the studies being performed, research and treatment options."  About the course: "I gained a broad vision on specific treatment  + overall quality of patients' life"

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