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Lymphedema Management Seminar
May 5-8, 2013
Location: Touro College
27 W 23 st
New York, NY 10010
Course Objective
In
each course participant will be introduced to the current treatment techniques
for upper and lower extremity lymphedema using Manual
Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) and Complete
Decongestive Therapy (CDT)*, as well as evaluation, documentation and measurement
techniques. Furthermore the therapist will be able to establish a
treatment plan for individuals with primary or secondary extremity lymphedema and perform the treatment accordingly.
By the end of
this seminar participants will be able to distinguish between edema and lymphedema, understand the anatomical and physiological
principles of the lymphatic system, sufficiently educate lymphedema
patients in skin care, precautions and the use of compression devices (sleeves,
stockings, compression alternatives), evaluate edema patients and design a
comprehensive treatment plan, understand the principle application of Manual
Lymph Drainage and multi-layered compression bandages and much more.
TO REGISTER:
CALL
800.863.5935 x2
or
VISIT
www.acols.com
Interested in hosting a course at Touro College? Please contact Emil Euaparadorn at 212 463 0400 x 5255 for more information
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