Evidence Based Approach to
Upper and Lower Extremity
Lymphedema Management

Presented by Rehab Connections

Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs

14.0 CE Contact Hours

Description

This 2-day course is designed to teach therapists the most current clinical skills to manage edema. Participants will leave the course with the knowledge and skills needed to immediately begin managing patients with edema issues. Assessment and treatment approaches are thoroughly explained and practiced during laboratory components of the course.

Lymphedema is a potential complication of cancer treatments, vascular issues and trauma. It may occur in either the upper lower extremity and can cause significant disability including decreased ROM, decreased limb strength and decreased functional abilities.

The course will focus on teaching the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in conjunction with the manual skills required to reduce limb volume. This course provides participants with the skills to achieve successful outcomes and develop self-management programs for each individual patient.

Topics

• Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
• Definition of lymphedmema; differential diagnosis
• Treatment options
• Manual lymphatic drainage – theory
• Manual lymphatic drainage of the UE
• Compression bandaging – theory, supplies
• Compression bandaging of the UE
• Manual lymphatic drainage of the LE
• Bandaging of the LE
• History and evaluation
• Garments
• Prevention
• Therapeutic exercise and self manual lymphatic drainage
• Reimbursement
• Case studies and wrap-up

Objectives

At the completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
2. Describe the pathogenesis of pathophysiology or lymphedema
3. Recognize, assess and treat the different types of lymphedema
4. Perform proper manual and bandaging techniques to manage extremity edema
5. Perform proper evaluation techniques including circumferential measurements
6. Choose appropriate compression garments and instruct patients in proper application

Course Requirements

Please wear lab clothes to expose both upper and lower quarters (i.e. shorts and sports bra)

Presenter

Elizabeth (Betsy) Campione, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Betsy is a graduate of Northwestern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She has clinical experience in acute care, home health and outpatient services. She has been treating patients affected by edema issues since February of 2004 and received her lymphedema certification from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in July 2005. She most recently passed an additional lymphedema certification exam through the Lymphatic Association of North America. In addition to edema issues, Betsy's clinical practice also focuses on basic wound care and the rehabilitation of patients with dealing with oncologic related issues. Betsy currently practices in an outpatient setting.

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Location

Location

Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy
and
Education and Training Center
14901 S. Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: (708) 301-9933

Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Lunch is on your own

Tuition: $425

Tuition includes bandaging materials for use in lab.
Additional bandaging materials may be purchased at the course.

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits will expire September 26, 2026.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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