Course Description:

Complete Decongestive Therapy: The Gold Standard for Lymphedema is a course for therapists looking to become familiar with the treatment protocol utilized by therapists for lymphedema. The course gives an overview on lymphedema with the different types and stages described. It then details the 4 major components of complete decongestive therapy: meticulous skin care, manual lymph drainage, multi-layered compression bandaging, and remedial exercise. Indications and contraindications to treatment are reviewed. Recent research is reviewed and a case study is provided to close up the course. This course will give therapists more knowledge in the area of lymphedema and also allow them to consider whether they would like to pursue further training in lymphedema.