PT-RehabEd-Lymphedema: Don’t Sweat the Swelling

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 5:00 PM - Thursday, June 20, 2024, 11:00 PM


Specialties - Rehabilitation
Professions - Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant


The intention of this course is to give a basic understanding of the different types of lymphedema, the anatomy of the lymphatic system, and how to initiate treatment in a safe way until a patient can be seen by a certified lymphedema therapist.


Objectives
After completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. 2. Understanding that there is 4 components to lymphedema complete decongestive therapy treatment
  2. 3. Identify at least 3 types of lymphedema that can impact QOL
  3. 4. Identify at least 2-3 signs/symptoms of clinical/subclinical lymphedema
  4. 5. Identify whom is able to provide lymphedema treatment and how to initiate some type of treatment while waiting
  5. 6. Sign and Symptoms of PAD with testing: ABI scoring for safe compression use
  6. 7. Identify if current compression is appropriate; options for adaptive equipment to don/doff compression


This event is approved for 1.75 CEUs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.


Ohio Physical Therapy Association (1.75 hours)


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