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Lymphatic Anatomy & The Science of Self-Care: Two Lymphatic Diseases Every Practitioner Should Know About

Get ready to learn the science behind lymphatic diseases with a concise review of the anatomy and physiology of Lymphedema and Lipedema. Be prepared for experiential learning as Leah showcases the lymphatic structures in a fun and engaging way wearing her acclaimed Instagram-famous lymphatic system body suit.

And it doesn’t stop with the anatomy, Leah will delve into the importance of self-care practices like:

  • Skin brushing
  • Fascial treatment
  • Functional movement
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
  • Nervous systems regulation
  • Breathing mechanics
  • Kinesiology taping
  • And more!

Experience live demonstrations of lymphatic system stimulation and drainage techniques you get to try for yourself.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Participants will gain a clear understanding, and learn the role that the lymphatic system plays in maintaining our neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health.
  2. Compare and contrast the etiology, symptoms, and progression of these often misunderstood (and misdiagnosed) conditions. Participants will learn what to look for in these conditions, and what sets them apart.
  3. Explore evidence-based, practical techniques for managing symptoms and supporting overall wellness, including manual lymphatic drainage, movement, and daily habits.

Outline

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Organs & Structures, Fluid Dynamics, Systemic Involvement
  • Etiology of Lipedema & Lymphedema: Similarities, Differences, What to Look For
  • Self-Care: Complete Decongestive Therapy, MLD< Skin Brushing, IASTM, Cupping, Kinesiology Taping, The Role of Physics in Healing, Quick & Easy Drainage Techniques

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Registered Nurses
  • CSCS
  • Other rehab professionals

Copyright : 06/23/2025

Flowing with a Purpose: Harnessing Lymph Flow Yoga to Support Lymphatic Health

Watch Babz, founder of Lymph Flow Yoga™, and learn how yoga can be an effective activity to enhance lymph flow through the body. You’ll explore four key components that healthcare providers can incorporate into patient care to enhance lymphatic health for their clients:

  1. Self-manual lymph drainage
  2. Breathing exercises
  3. Specific yoga forms
  4. Mindfulness meditations

Discover the unique benefits each component offers, and how you can integrate these tools into practice to offer your patient a holistic approach to lymphatic health. You’ll walk away with strategies to empower your clients to take a more active role in supporting their immune system, reducing swelling, managing pain, and boosting vitality.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Obtain a foundational understanding of lymphatic anatomy and fluid dynamics to comprehend how and where lymph flows throughout the body.
  2. Learn to apply lymphatic drainage techniques by demonstrating step-by-step sequences, ensuring clients can effectively stimulate lymph flow, and support their overall lymphatic health.

Outline

What is Lymph Flow Yoga

  • Overview of Lymph Flow Yoga and its benefits for lymphatic health
Four Components of Lymph Flow Yoga
  • Self-Manual Lymph Drainage: Lymphatic massage techniques
  • Breathwork: Diaphragmatic breathing strategies
  • Specific Yoga Forms: Sequences to stimulate lymphatic drainage
  • Mindfulness Meditations: Stress reduction for optimal function
Brief overview of individual body part pathways
  • Key lymphatic regions
  • How lymph flow is connected between regions
Research on Yoga & Lymphedema
  • Analyze studies indicating yoga’s impact on lymphedema and lymphatic health
Lymph Flow Yoga Sequence Guidance
  • Step-by-step Lymph Flow Yoga sequences throughout the day

Target Audience

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • RNs
  • CLTs
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapists Assistants

Copyright : 06/23/2025

Exercise Prescription for Lymphatic Health and Lymphedema

While there is increasing evidence supporting the role of exercise in managing lymphedema, many professionals are unaware of the latest research on how specific types of exercise (aerobic, resistance, flexibility) can enhance lymphatic drainage. Much of the education done for lymphedema certification for professionals remains outdates. As a result, exercise is an often-overlooked aspect of care.

Join Kelly, founder of Cancer Rehab, PT, LLC, and unlock targeted exercises that can enhance lymphatic function, reduce swelling, and prevent flare-ups. Kelly has developed one of the largest YouTube exercise libraries available for this patient population. Be prepared to access new updates on:

  • Rebounding
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Use of compression garments
  • Resistance training
  • Exercises parameters & contraindications
  • Flexibility, stretching, & fibrosis
  • Aerobic exercise
  • And more!

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Understand the role of exercise in maintaining lymphatic health and managing lymphedema.
  2. Identify appropriate exercise modalities for lymphatic stimulation and lymphedema care.

Outline

Understanding Lymphatic Health and Lymphedema

  • Overview of the lymphatic system’s role in fluid balance and immune function
  • Pathophysiology of lymphedema: Primary vs. Secondary
  • Risk factors and common causes: Cancer, surgery, radiation, trauma
  • Impact of exercise on lymphatic circulation and lymph flow
  • Importance of early detection and intervention
Exercise Modalities for Lymphatic Health
  • Aerobic Exercise: Enhancing overall circulation to promote lymph drainage (walking, cycling, rebounding)
  • Resistance Training: Safe weightlifting protocols to prevent exacerbation of lymphedema
  • Flexibility and Stretching: Techniques to reduce tissue tightness and fibrosis risk
  • Breathing Exercises: Diaphragmatic breathing to stimulate lymphatic flow and promote relaxation
  • Aquatic Therapy: Hydrostatic pressure benefits and how water supports lymphatic function
Designing an Individualized Exercise Prescription
  • Assessing baseline health, range of motion, and lymphedema stage
  • Creating safe, progressive exercise routines: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (FITT principle)
  • Use of compression garments during exercise: Guidelines and best practices
  • Modifying exercises based on clinical presentations such as limb swelling, fatigue, and scar tissue
  • Progress monitoring: Signs of improvement or exacerbation of symptoms
Clinical Applications
  • Exercise interventions for post-breast cancer lymphedema management
  • Tailoring exercise to a patient with lower extremity lymphedema
  • Contraindications and red flags to consider during exercise
  • Collaborative care; The role of physical therapists, lymphedema therapists, and fitness

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapists Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • LMT
  • CSCS

Copyright : 06/23/2025

The Intersection of Stress and Lymphatic Health: Self-Care Strategies to Improve Quality of Life

Lymphedema therapy is more than just measuring MLD and wrapping. Every day we encounter tricky scenarios like these:

  • ”A patient comes to us with swelling right after surgery, what should we recommend in addition to usual care?”
  • ”A patient is clearly anxious during CDT, what should we recommend that will reduce stress and improve their lymphedema symptoms?”
  • ”A patient asks what else they can do to manage their lymphedema in a holistic way after CDT is complete, what do we recommend?”

If you are like so many other clinicians who are unsure what to do in these situations, this training is for you!

Join Kathleen, author of Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, and look at what researchers from around the world have found beneficial for lymphedema self-care. You’ll discuss these studies live, and practice techniques pulled form evidence-based protocols. You’ll discover how you can effectively …

  • Reduce the damaging effects of workplace stress on patients with lymphedema
  • Improve adherence to self-care programs – overcoming state anxiety
  • Harness the power of simple strategies like breathwork, mindfulness and muscle relaxation
  • Move beyond the basic traditional advice on skin care, diet and exercise

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Learn to work with published protocols on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress and improve quality of life in people with lymphedema, with step-by-step instructions so you can model these practices for a caregiver or patient.

Outline

Why Recommend Stress Reduction for the Lymphatic System?

  • Mitigates complications from cancer treatment
  • Enhances quality of life, work ability, and productivity
When to Introduce Stress Reduction
  • Post-surgery, during/after CDT, and for ongoing self-care
Stress & Acute Lymphedema
  • Psychological stress contributes to swelling
  • Aromatherapy & massage as supportive therapies
Stress Reduction in Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
  • Anxiety reduction enhances treatment outcomes
  • Techniques: MLD, diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation
Building Efficacy with Ongoing Self-Care
  • Hypertension as a lymphedema risk factor
  • Breathwork (slow, alternate nostril, sheetali) to lower blood pressure
  • Why add stress reduction to the patient with lymphedema’s ongoing care burden?
  • Role of therapists in stress management education
  • Benefits of stress reduction for long-term self-care
Effective Stress Reduction Techniques
  • Yoga & state anxiety management
  • ’Becoming’ as a motivational force for occupational engagement
  • Breathwork & mindfulness
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Digital stress reduction tools
When & Where to Practice
  • Workplace stress management strategies

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • Nurses

Copyright : 06/23/2025

Lipedema: The Female Fibrotic Fat

Lipedema is becoming increasingly recognized throughout the medical community, yet little information is provided on the disease through current lymphatic certification programs. This continuing education session will provide you with in-depth information on Lipedema, how to stage and type Lipedema, co-morbidities and differential diagnosis related to lipedema and emerging diagnostic tools for Lipedema.

You’ll explore surgical interventions and how it impacts swelling. Collaboratively evaluate the most current research on conservative treatment strategies therapists can utilize for both surgical and nonsurgical patients. Plus, examine how Lipedema impacts not only lymphatics but also its impact on psychosocial and nutritional implications.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Identifying the types and stages associated with Lipedema and current evidence-based treatment strategies utilizing conservative and surgical interventions and their impact on lymphatics.

Outline

  • Define Lipedema from other fat disorders
  • Signs and symptoms of Lipedema
  • Diagnostic criteria for Lipedema
  • Comorbidities associated with Lipedema
  • Conservative treatment strategies for Lipedema
  • Benefits of lymphatic sparing Liposuctions
  • Types of Liposuctions
  • Post surgical treatment strategies
  • Risks associated with untreated Lipedema
  • Diet and Nutrition strategies for Lipedema
  • Psychosocial impact of Lipedema

Target Audience

  • Medical Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Physician Assistants
  • CNP’s
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapist Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapists Assistants
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Dietitians
  • Chiropractors

    • Copyright : 06/23/2025

    Eat Your Way to Lymphatic Health and Wellness

    Are you out of ideas to help your patients with lymphedema? Are you taking two steps forward and one step back? Are your patients inadvertently undoing all your good work by eating the wrong foods?

    Well look no further!

    Learn how you can help yourself to help your patients by understanding the powerful connection between food and the lymphatic system.

    Join registered dietitian and published author Jean LaMantia and discover her top 8 nutrition strategies to boost lymphatic health, and the evidence behind them.

    In just one hour, you’ll learn how to guide your patients to become unstuck in their eating habits and start to see consistent progress with reduced swelling.

    Program Information

    Objectives

    After attending this session, the participant will be able to:

    1. State at least 4 nutrition strategies to improve lymphedema and lymphatic health.
    2. Describe the connection between inflammation, gut health, diet and lymphedema.

    Outline

    The Role of Fluid and Sodium and Appropriate Targets

    • Understand how sodium and fluid guidelines are set
    • Discover reasonable targets for sodium and fluid
    Inflammation and the Anti-Inflammatory Diet
    • Explore the connection between lymphedema and inflammation
    • Understand the evidence between diet and inflammation
    • See the potential for diet as a away to reduce risk or slow progression
    Gut health and the Lymphatic System
    • Visualize the anatomy of the gut lymphatics
    • Understand the role of probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiota
    • Sort out fact from fiction for dietary recommendations for gut health
    Proteins Role in Lymphedema Care
    • Explore protein requirements for the general health population
    • Discuss how lymphedema and wound care impacts protein requirements

    Copyright : 06/23/2025

    Phlebolymphedema

    Phlebolymphedema is a consequence of venous and lymphatic insufficiency. Underdiagnosed and poorly treated, phlebolymphedema can cause venous ulcers, recurrent skin infections or cellulitis, and decreased quality of life. Clinicians frequently recommend compression therapy including pneumatic compression pumps to treat venous insufficiency and lymphedema. Though these are appropriate, a thorough assessment must be completed to ensure the right treatment for each patient, and when it is indicated to incorporate these modalities into the plan of care. In addition, when patients develop venous ulcers as a complication of phlebolymphedema, clinicians must know evidence-based treatments, incorporating a patient-centered approach to manage these types of wounds. This recorded session attempts to educate clinicians about the most current evidence in the diagnosis, complications( such as venous ulcers), and treatment of phlebolymphedema. This session will also provide some tools to successfully manage this condition.

    Program Information

    Objectives

    1. Formulate the clinical picture of phlebolymphedema, stages of phlebolymphedema, and comorbidities.
    2. Propose the gold standard treatment of venous and lymphatic insufficiency (venous insufficiency and lymphedema).
    3. Differentiate and compare the signs and symptoms of lymphedema, venous insufficiency, and phlebolymphedema.
    4. Differentiate and evaluate the best treatment options for each of the case studies presented (phlebolymphedema, lymphedema, venous insufficiency).

    Outline

    • Introduction
      • Incidence of Phlebolymphedema
        • Demographics
      • CVI + Stage 2 lymphedema = Phlebolymphedema
        • Pathophysiology of CVI
        • Pathophysiology of lymphedema
      • Causes
        • Risk Factors
        • Non-cancer related-causes
    • Diagnosis
      • Patient History
      • Clinical presentation
        • Signs and symptoms
      • Tests
    • Complications
      • Venous ulcers
        • Pathophysiology
        • Clinical presentation
          • Difference between arterial vs. venous ulcers
      • Treatment
        • Wound management
          • Assessment
          • Debridement
          • Dressing selection
        • Compression therapy

    Target Audience

    • Nurses
    • Nurse Practitioners
    • Occupational Therapists
    • Occupational Therapy Assistants 
    • Physical Therapy
    • Physical Therapy Assistants
    • Physicians
    • Physicians Assistants
    • Podiatrists

    Copyright : 12/09/2022

    Manual Lymph Drainage

    Headaches, acne, CTE’s, dementia, COVID, allergies and dental surgeries, what do they have in common? Edema! Discover the European modality designed to eradicate toxins and improve lymph flow for these conditions.  You will understand the dynamics underlying these conditions and many more. When diseases or conditions of the head, neck and face challenge our patients and clients, MLD is the conservative approach that’s in demand. Physician referrals for MLD of the face quadrupled since major news channels shared the benefits of the modality for post covid recovery. You will learn a time and cost-effective self care routine to keep the lymph flowing between appointments for the ultimate maintenance program. 

    Program Information

    Objectives

    1. Determine the key drains in the cervical lymph node triangle.
    2. Assess lymph flow entry into the blood stream via the Terminus.
    3. Categorize the four components to healthy lymph flow.
    4. Perform the mini lymphlift self-care protocol.

    Outline

    MLD Foundations: A & P of the Lymph System 

    • Founders of modern day MLD 
    • Lymph Nodes of the Face & Neck 
    • Lymph Fluid Composition 
    • Lymph Vessels 
    • The Terminus 
    Clinical Applications for MLD of the Head, Neck & Face 
    • Surgery 
    • CTE 
    • Acne, Rosacea, Eczema 
    • Covid 
    • Dementia 
    • Dental
    • Allergies
    Virtual Lab: Self MLD utilizing the MLD Mini-Lymphlift 

    Target Audience

    • Physical Therapists
    • Physical Therapy Assistants
    • Occupational Therapists
    • Occupational Therapy Assistants
    • Athletic Trainers
    • Massage Therapists
    • Chiropractors

    Copyright : 06/15/2022