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Lymphedema Management of the Upper and Lower ExtremitiesCourse Outline This comprehensive three-day course is designed
to teach therapists the most current management techniques to
effectively treat lymphedema. Recent research studies are thoroughly
discussed validating current treatment techniques. Participants
will leave this course with the information and techniques needed
to immediately begin managing patients with lymphedema. Effective
assessment and treatment approaches are thoroughly explained
and practiced in the laboratory exercises. Clinicians will gain
information pertaining to the manual techniques required to
appropriately design a therapeutic treatment approach and self-care
program. Lymphedema may range in severity from mildly
annoying with poor aesthetics to severely debilitating and disabling.
Regardless of the severity of the patient’s lymphedema,
pain, decreased range of motion, decreased limb strength and
decreased functional abilities are often present. In order to
address these issues the therapist needs to understand how to
minimize the edema by creating a healthier cell environment
while simultaneously working to improve range of motion, strength
and function. Successful functional outcomes with lymphedema patients can be achieved if the therapist has the appropriate clinical skills and current theoretical knowledge of lymphedema. Emphasis must also be placed on teaching the patient to effectively manage their lymphedema. This course provides the therapist with the skills to achieve successful outcomes and develop self-care programs for lymphedema patients. Participants also receive intense practical experience in a small class environment, which prepares the therapist to immediately apply the skills in the clinical setting. Course Objectives • Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology
of the lymph system. Schedule of instruction
DownloadsCourse Brochures are in Adobe PDF format. Right click and choose "Save Target As" to download brochure. If you would like to open the brochure in your browser windows, select the link. Course Brochure for Lymphedema Management of the Upper and Lower ExtremitiesScheduled Dates and Locations
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Elizabeth Augustine, PT, DPT received her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts in December of 2006. Her specialty is adult oncology physical therapy. She was senior staff physical therapist and the oncology coordinator for the physical therapy section, rehabilitation medicine department at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD from 1994-2005. She was also a consultant to the Breast Cancer Center at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD from 1999-2005. Elizabeth is president emeritus of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently president of the Lymphedema SIG for the Oncology Section of the APTA. She received training in lymphedema management from Doctors John and Judith Casely Smith in Australia. She has been an associate investigator on different NIH intramural oncology research protocols and a NIH extramural grant reviewer on lymphedema. She has published numerous chapters, articles and abstracts related to oncology rehabilitation including lymphedema. Ms. Augustine has lectured extensively on lymphedema to professional organizations and patient support groups. She was a member of the American Cancer Society’s work group to develop a brochure on lymphedema for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to oncology rehabilitation. Elizabeth currently resides in Arizona and is practicing as a lymphedema therapist in an outpatient clinic. Ms. Augustine’s extensive background with cancer and lymphedema is demonstrated throughout her course presentation. |
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