Digital Seminar

Lymphatic Detailing™: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Plastic Surgery Protocols: Pre and Post Op Techniques

Name: Lymphatic Detailing™: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Plastic Surgery Protocols: Pre and Post Op Techniques
SKU: POS065308

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With the long-time focus on complete decongestive physiotherapy for cancer, the benefits of manual lymph drainage have been underutilized. We now know the extensive benefits of MLD for pre and post-surgery to help alleviate pain, bruising, swelling, and discomfort.

This training was curated specifically for practitioners who are already experienced with MLD techniques. You’ll begin with an exploration of the operating room and its protocols so that you can feel confident as you are alongside surgeons and procedures. You’ll also learn the important details for common plastic surgeries and how those procedures impact MLD and follow-up care. Walk away with a better understanding of compression garments and how to effectively stack healing modalities for accelerated outcomes.

Here's What You'll Learn

PART ONE: OPERATING ROOM PROTOCOL

Dressing, scrubbing, suiting up
Preparing for surgery and knowing where to stand to observe and not be in the way
Necessary paperwork for a surgical observation
Most common OR questions, answered!

PART TWO: SURGERIES OF THE BREAST

Cancer related breast surgeries
Tissue expanders and their purpose
Lumpectomies and fat transfers
Drains that are used to drain blood not lymph
Compression garment/bandage: when to remove?
Most common breast surgery questions, answered!

PART THREE: TUMMY TUCK

Compression garment vs lymphedema garment
Determine candidates for an abdominoplasty
Surgical process
How long after surgery can postop MLD be performed
Most common tummy tuck questions, answered!

PART FOUR: LIPOSUCTION

Identify the best candidates for liposuction
Surgical process
What are some of the complications with liposuction
Therapists should wear gloves when doing manual lymphatic drainage though they should not push the fluids through open holes or sutures as that would be a contraindication as well as against the scope of practice here in the United States.
How length is left in interstitial SPACE and why is needed pretty op as well as post stop
Most common liposuction questions, answered!

PART FIVE: BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT

What is liposuction used in the process
How does lymph drainage help in the procedure?
How deep should manual lymph drainage be performed?
Before and after questions – answered!

PART SIX: HAND SURGERY

Evaluate how occupational hazards contribute to hand surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome and why it needs MLD
How compression on the joints affects the lymph fluid at the deepest level called (subfascial lymph)
Insight for contractures and the effect/role of lymph fluid in this condition.
Most common hand surgery questions, answered!

PART SEVEN: INTEGRATED MLD

Use synergistic modalities for even better outcomes with MLD
Diet and nutrition are essential for optimal outcomes
MLD and MPS for scar tissue
MLD and heat that does not exceed 98 degrees
Infrared light for accelerated healing with MLD
Essential oils for healing and skin tissue repair

Everything You're Getting

More than 6 hours of video content
CE information to come

Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT

Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT, began working as a Lymphedema Specialist & Clinic Day Educator for Robert Lerner, M.D., “The Pioneer of Lymphedema Treatment.” Soon after receiving a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, she became Clinic Director/Owner of LTS Clinic where she opened a new MLD market with Florida’s leading Plastic Surgeons. From her success, she was inspired to create new MLD courses for therapists to learn from and model after.

For 23 years, Ms. DiFalco has been public and practitioner educator through monthly radio broadcasts and column for Boomer Times, support group facilitator, physician in-services, consultant to major insurance companies, public speaker at American Cancer Society and serving on several university advisory boards. She was also appointed Educational Standards Chair for FSMTA of Florida and has won the NLN Lymphedema Day Award. The in-demand educator enjoys combining education and entertainment as presenter for: FOTA, FSMTA, AMTA, ISSE, World Massage Festival, Premier Day Spa Show, CSFA and Elite conventions. Today, Elisa is moving MLD forward through technology to reach the masses and offers a weekly show featuring expects in the field.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Elisa DiFalco is the president of MLD Institute International. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Elisa Difalco is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Florida Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

More taught by Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT

Bart Rademaker, MD

Bart Rademaker, MD

Plastic, Reconstructive & Regenerative Surgeon, Board Certified

Dutch-born and currently living in the United States, Dr. Rademaker has extensive medical training and is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a major advocate for wellness and complimentary alternative medicine, trained in integrated energy healing, an ambassador for autologous stem cell therapy and a thought leader in belief medicine. He states, “the future of medicine is in you” and you can tap into that intelligence that creates health and wellness. His conversation includes our brain intelligence, our body intelligence and our energy intelligence.

As a humanitarian and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for work in El Salvador, he believes that we must also preserve and respect the indigenous cultures worldwide – for their wisdom and rights to live their own way.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Bart Rademaker is the CEO and founder of MyLocalWellness.com and has employment relationships with Mease Countryside Hospital , Mease Dunedin Hospital, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, and Okyanos Center for Regenerative Medicine. He receives royalties as a published author and is an international speaker. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Bart Rademaker is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery.

More taught by Bart Rademaker, MD

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Media Type:: Digital Seminar
Product Code:: POS065308
Duration:: 6 hours, 35 minutes
Copyright:: Jan 01, 2023
Closed Captions:: Available
Format:: Audio and Video

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography. A small portion of the material for this CE activity was developed with limited assistance from generative AI. All AI-generated information was reviewed for accuracy by the instructor, an independent content reviewer, or PESI staff. Evergreen Certifications is owned by PESI, Inc. Counselors please note: This activity is not offered for NBCC CE hours.

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Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This self-study activity consists of 6.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.5 self-study contact hours.

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.5 self-study contact hours.

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Occupational Therapists

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.5 self-study continuing education credits.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

This course contains 6.5 hours of Distance Learning - Independent continuing education. It was not offered for AOTA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. For state licensure or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.

Physical Therapists

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.5 continuing competency hours.

Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.5 CE credit hours.

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.5 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.9 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.5 continuing education hours.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 6.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Advanced. This activity will provide 6.5 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 6.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.5 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.5 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

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Florida Massage Therapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #50-399. This course is offered for 6.5 self-study CE hours.

*Please note: this course was not designed to meet requirements for the "relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills or protocols" category by distance learning.

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