Lymphedema Therapy

Lymphedema Therapy: Putting Evidence into Practice

Friday, October 14, 2022

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CDT

Location: Hyatt Regency, Celestin F/G/H

CE: 1.5

Program Chair(s)

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Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA

Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

Koya Medical (Self) : Consultant/Advisory Board (Products and Services: Dayspring Active Compression); LymphaTouch Inc (Self) : Other Research Support (Products and Services: LymphaTouch device), Research Grant (Products and Services: LymphaTouch device); PureTech (Self) : Consultant/Advisory Board (Products and Services: LYT-100); TACTILE MEDICAL (Self) : Speaker/Honoraria (Products and Services: Flexitouch)
Molly Sleigh, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, STAR/C

Adjuct Professor, Rocky Mountain University/Doctor of Occupational Therapy/Board Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist
Rocky Mountain University/Centura Health
Rocky Mountain University
Colorado Springs, Colorado

I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:

Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA: Koya Medical (Self) : Consultant/Advisory Board (Products and Services: Dayspring Active Compression); LymphaTouch Inc (Self) : Other Research Support (Products and Services: LymphaTouch device), Research Grant (Products and Services: LymphaTouch device); PureTech (Self) : Consultant/Advisory Board (Products and Services: LYT-100); TACTILE MEDICAL (Self) : Speaker/Honoraria (Products and Services: Flexitouch)

Molly Sleigh, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, STAR/C: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

This session will provide an update on current lymphedema and lipedema research and its influences on practice change.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the latest research findings on the quality of life, function and body image after gynecologic cancer surgery
Understand the use of comprehensive multidisciplinary programs designed to offer positive outcomes for those at-risk of or living with lymphedema
Discuss the latest research findings from lipedema and lymphedema treatment trials to improve upon lymphedema surveillance and guide patient treatment plans

Presentations:

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CDT

Lymphedema Therapy: Putting Evidence into Practice
Program Chair: Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Program Chair: Molly Sleigh, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, STAR/C – Rocky Mountain University/Centura Health
2:30 PM – 2:35 PM US CDT

Advocacy: Introduction
Moderator: Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2:35 PM – 2:50 PM US CDT

Guided MLD
Faculty: Jane Wigg, RN – Lymphoedema training Academy/ LymphVision
2:50 PM – 3:05 PM US CDT

Identifying and Treating Lower Leg Fibrosis
Faculty: Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR, CLT-LANA – St Joseph's Medical Center
3:05 PM – 3:17 PM US CDT

Lipedema Treatment Updates with MR Imaging
Faculty: Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
3:17 PM – 3:29 PM US CDT

Happy Staff, Happy Patients - Mindfulness and Breathwork for Lymphatic and Venous Practices
Faculty: Kathleen H. Lisson, CLT – Solace Massage & Mindfulness
3:29 PM – 3:41 PM US CDT

Lymphedema Surveillance Advocacy
Faculty: Maureen McBeth, MPT – M. McBeth Consulting, LLC
3:41 PM – 3:51 PM US CDT

Questions and Answers
Moderator: Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA – Vanderbilt University Medical Center