Not all therapists want to become certified. Complete Decongestive TherapyIt is important for every health care provider to be familiar with the basics of how to help, when and where to refer.
Barbara Ingram-Rice – Lymphedema & Complete Decongestive Therapy
Lymphedema Patients must be committed to their health and well-being for a lifetime. However, if the process becomes too difficult, they can seek help from others.-Patients’ care routines often fall apart. Patients are more at risk of infection, exacerbation, and other health issues. Other health problems can develop over time and patients may need help maintaining their routines.
Not all therapists want to become certified. Complete Decongestive TherapyAlthough it is not necessary, every health care provider should be familiar with the basics of when and how they can help. In this recording, you’ll learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of lymphedema and explore complete decongestive therapy treatment plans, including assessment, massage, skin care, compression, exercise, and patient education.
- Define the lymphatic system, and the flow patterns of lymph throughout the body.
- Define the components Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
- For upper body, use Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages (MLD)
- Demonstrate the standard decongestive exercises protocols and exercises
- Discuss the best ways to donning/doffing compression clothes
- Assess when and how to refer patients to a certified lymphedema therapist
OVERVIEW OF THE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
- Anatomy of lymphatic system
- Learn how the lymphatic system can be damaged
- Differentiate between lipedema, edema and lymphedema caused by an injury
- Learn about the locations of lymphatic watersheds
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF LYMPHEDEMA
- Lymphedema: Stages
- Primary lymphedema
- Congenital malformations
- Secondary lymphedema
- Post-cancer
- Trauma
- Venous complications
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
- Lymphoscintigraphy
- Xeroradiography
- CT scans
COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE Therapy
- Assessment
- Massage for manual lymphatic drainage
- Skin care
- Compression
- Bandaging
- Garments
- Alternatives to Garment
- Compression pumps
- Decongestive exercise
- Standard exercises for UE/LE
- Patient education
LAB: MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SYSTEM
BEST WAYS DON/DOFF COMPRESSION STOCKINGS & SLEEVES
- Upper extremity
- Lower extremity
- Bandaging alternatives
DECONGESTIVE WORKOUTS
- You will learn a fun exercise method that can be used in decongestive therapy and for other patients.
- Lab to practice the moves, as directed by the instructor
DIFFERENT DIAGNOSES
- Lipedema
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Venous-Lymphostatic insufficiency
- Generalized edemas
- Edema during pregnancy
- Acute inflammation
INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC THERAPY
COMPLEX CASE STUDY USING CDT TECHNIQUES
- Initial assessment
- Inpatient intensive rehabilitation
- Ongoing care
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