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Lymphedema Certification Training

		Gain a full understanding of modern lymphedema management with this comprehensive new reference. Covering everything from anatomy, physiology, pathology and detailed treatment techniques, to patient education and administrative issues, this book covers virtually every situation involving lymphedema therapy. Great lymphedema certification training tool! Textbook included in certification course tuition. Textbook for Comprehensive Lymphedema Management By J. Zuther Published by Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, NY 296 pages, 227 illustrations, 13 tables, full color, hardcover, $69.95.
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THERAPY FOR LYMPHEDEMA AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy is the treatment of choice for the condition known as Lymphedema. The Academy of Lymphatic Studies is the leading school in the U.S. to provide comprehensive lymphedema certification training for the training and certification of health care professionals in this specialized treatment technique. The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has offered lymphedema certification courses in the U.S. since 1994.

Today there are millions of patients living in the U.S. suffering from lymphedema (primary or secondary) and its complications. Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy (MLD/CDT) is the most effective treatment for this condition. MLD/CDT is non-invasive and has no adverse side effects.

MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE/COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE THERAPY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA.

Complete Decongestive Therapy consists of the following four basic components:

Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique)
MLD is a gentle manual treatment technique, which improves the activity of the lymph vessels and in the case of lymphedema re-routes the lymph flow around the blocked areas into more centrally located lymph vessels that drain into the venous system. MLD is not only effective in the treatment of lymphedema but also successfully used in the treatment of post-surgical and post-traumatic swellings, sports injuries, chronic venous insufficiencies, amputee stump edema, migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and swellings of other genesis. MLD is also frequently used for detoxification and general relaxation.

Compression Therapy
Compression therapy increases the tissue pressure and is applied between treatments to prevent re-accumulation of evacuated lymph fluid. In phase one of the therapy this is achieved with the application of multi-layered short-stretch bandages, in phase two with compression garments

Exercises
Decongestive exercises performed by the patient wearing the compression bandages or garments as well as proper breathing techniques, which are also part of CDT, aid the lymphokinetic effects of the joint and muscle pumps

Skin Care
Infections, such as cellulitis attacks or fungal infections, can be a serious complication in lymphedema. Teaching the patients meticulous skin and nail care is an essential part of the treatment program.

All above components are part of our lymphedema certification courses and lymphedema management seminars.

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