ONLINE THEORY
PART 1
- What is Lymphedema
- History of MLD
- Arterial and Venous System Anatomy
- Lymph Vessel Anatomy
- Basic Lymph Node Anatomy
- Lymph Basins
- Drainage Pathways
- Watersheds
- Contraindications and Precautions
PART 2
- Embryology
- Lymphangiogenesis
- Lympho-venous anastomoses
- Integumentary system
- Interstitium
- Starling’s hypothesis and equilibrium
- Lymph Obligatory Load
- Safety factors that prevent edema
- Lymph formation and transport
PART 3
- Primary and Secondary Lymphedema
- Differentiate etiology
- Pathology & Pathophysiology
- Classify and Stage Lymph-Vascular Disorders
- Recognize Signs and Symptoms
- Other disorders
- Lipedema
- Lipolymphedema
- Phlebolymphedema
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Myxedema
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LAB OBJECTIVES
- Manual lymph activation techniques
- Normal System Sequences
- Neck
- Face
- Back of Head
- Arm
- Leg
- Abdomen
- Back
- Sacrum
- Decongestive Exercises for a healthy lymphatic system
- Taping for a healthy lymphatic system
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