Lymphedema - Not Just Edema

Des Moines, IA US
February 9, 2016
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Target Audience

IPTA Southwest District members, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, students.

Agenda

7 pm

Continuing Education Session: Lymphedema - Not Just Edema

Juanita Robel, PT, CLT, Des Moines University

  1. Recall how the lymph system differs from the venous system.
  2. Recognize how lymphatic fluid moves throughout the lymph system.
  3. Review the causes and classification of lymphedema.
  4. Discuss the use of Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and bandaging in the treatment of lymphedema.
8 pm

IPTA Southwest District Meeting

Call for agenda items: If you have an item you'd like to add to the IPTA Business Meeting agenda, please email them to Traci Bush, DPT at traci.bush@dmu.edu.

9 pmAdjourn

Speaker

Robel, Juanita-54757

Juanita Robel, PT, MHS
Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Des Moines University

Continuing Education Credit

  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and approves this activity for 1.0 hour of Category 2-A CME credit(s).
  • Other healthcare professionals: Certificates of attendance will given for 1.0 continuing education contact hour.

References

  • Greene AK, Grant FD, Slavin SA. Lower-Extremity Lymphedema and Elevated Body-Mass Index. N Engl J Med 2012; 366:2136-2137.
  • Mehrara BJ, Greene AK, Lymphedema and Obesity: Is There as Link? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 July; 134(1):154e-160e.
  • Cho S, Atwood JE. Peripheral Edema. Am J Med. 2002;113:580 –586.
  • Foeldi M, Foeldi E,, ed-in-chief. Foeldi‘s Textbook of Lymphology. 3rd English ed. Urban and Fischer. 2012.
  • Francis K. Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System. Physician‘s lecture 1, Klose Training Lymphedema Certification, 2015.
  • Francis K. Lymphedema: Definition, Primary and Secondary Lymphedema. Physician‘s lecture 2, Klose Training Lymphedema Certification, 2015
  • Lawenda BD, Mondry TE, Johnstone PA. Lymphedema: A Primer on the Identification and Management of a Chronic Condition in Oncologic Treatment. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 59(1); Jan/Feb. 2009.
  • Lamber H, Piessens S, Bloem A, Pronk H, Finkel P. Natural Skin Surface ph is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006: Oct; 28(5): 359-370.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
08/05/2015
Course expires: 
02/09/2016
Event starts: 
02/09/2016 - 7:00pm CST
Event ends: 
02/09/2016 - 9:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
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Des Moines University
3200 Grand Avenue
Academic Center Lecture Hall 2
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

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