Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Marisa Perdomo PT, DPT, CLT-Foldi, CES

Lecture Name

Part I: Anatomy, Physiology & Stages of Lymphedema and Patient Cases     $89.85


This lecture is part of the following course:
Lymphedema: Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, Treatment and Management

Description

This introduction to lymphedema will give an overview of the lymphatic system, as well as the incidence and etiology of lymphedema.

Contact Hours: 3.00

Rating: Not rated

Goals & Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the attendee should be able to:

1. Describe and identify the anatomical structures of the lymphatic system and relate anatomy to function.
2. Define and discuss Starling’s law of equilibrium.
3. Describe the physiology of fluid filtration and reabsorption.
4. Define lymphedema based on anatomical and physiological principles.
5. Discuss the prevalence and etiology of lymphedema.
6. Discuss the function of the lymph system and its role in the prevention of edema formation.
7. Describe and identify the stages of lymphedema.