Networking & Educational Seminar
for Lymphedema Therapists
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
September 26-28, 2014


There was an OPTIONAL pre-seminar workshop (Lecture & Lab) on Friday, September 26, from 1-5:30 pm (4.0 contact hours) led by Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR, CHT, CLT-LANA. The topic was "Fibrosis Treatment: Reduce Pain & Lymphedema, Improve Function."

BASIC SEMINAR INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Kaiser Central Interstate, Town Hall Ballroom, 2nd floor, 3704 N. Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227.

PRESENTERS:

Karen Ashforth*, MS, OTR, CHT, CLT-LANA: "Fibrosis Treatment: Reduce Pain & Lymphedema, Improve Function"
Lesli Bell, PT, CLT[LANA: "Breast Lymphedema" and "The Importance of Breath in Lymphedema Treatment"
Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA: "Lymphedema Treatment for the Head & Neck Oncology Patient"
Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD: "Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise"
Liz McMahon, PhD: "Improving Patient Adherence" and "How to Avoid Burnout"
Leslyn Keith, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA: "Obesity & Lymphedema"
Shoosh Lettick Crotzer, MS: "Lymphatic Flow Yoga Series"
*Karen Ashforth will present at the OPTIONAL pre-seminar workshop on Friday, September 26th from 1-5:30 pm

CONTACT HOURS: 10.5 (or 14.5 with Optional Friday workshop).

Lymphedema Seminars is an Approved Provider #8208 for Continuing Education by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). We provide Certificates of Completion that can be submitted to the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, which does not provide pre-approval.

SEMINAR PROGRAM SCHEDULE: see Program below

Networking & Educational Seminar
for Lymphedema Therapists
Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR • Sept. 26-28, 2014

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26: (4.0 contact hours - Optional)
1:00 - 8:00 pm: Registration
1:00 - 5:30 pm: EXTRA FRIDAY WORKSHOP: Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR, CHT, CLT-LANA: "Fibrosis Treatment: Reduce Pain & Lymphedema, Improve Function"
5:30 - 8:00 pm: MediUSA-Sponsored Wine & Hors D'oeuvres Reception / EXHIBITS
6:15 - 7:45 pm: Product Demonstrations

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27: (10.5 contact hours for seminar)
7:30 - 8:30 am: Lohmann & Rauscher-Sponsored Buffet Breakfast /Registration / EXHIBITS
8:30 - 8:45 am: Welcome
8:45 - 9:45 am: Lesli Bell, PT, CLT-LANA: "Breast Lymphedema"
9:45 - 10:45 am: Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA: "Lymphedema Treatment for the Head & Neck Oncology Patient"
10:45 - 11:00 am: Break / EXHIBITS
11:00 - 12:00 am: Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD: "Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise"
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Buffet Lunch / EXHIBITS
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Product Demonstrations by Sponsors
1:30 - 2:30 pm: Liz McMahon, PhD: "Improving Patient Adherence"
2:30 - 3:20 pm: Shoosh Crotzer, MS: "Lymphatic Flow Yoga Series"
3:20 - 3:30 pm: Break / EXHIBITS
3:30 - 6:00 pm: Interactive Sessions, Moderator: Leslyn Keith, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA
3:45 - 4:30: Session 1 4:30 - 5:15: Session 2 5:15 - 6:00: Session 3
7:00 - ?? pm: Optional JoviPak-Sponsored Faculty Dinner (attendees & vendors invited)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28:
7:30 - 8:30 am: Lohmann & Rauscher-Sponsored Buffet Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am: Leslyn Keith, MS, OTR/L,CLT-LANA: "Obesity & Lymphedema"
9:30 - 10:30 am: Liz McMahon, PhD: "How to Avoid Burnout"
10:30 - 11:30 am: Lesli Bell, PT, CLT-LANA: "Importance of Breath in Lymphedema Treatment"
11:30 - 12:00 pm: Wrap-up and Evaluations

OBJECTIVES
Participants learned to:

  • Identify five different types of soft tissue fibrosis
  • Identify three differentiating factors between radiation fibrosis and lymphostatic fibrosis
  • Name two functional impairments commonly associated with fibrosis
  • Name three different type of manual therapy techniques to treat fibrosis
  • Recognize breast lymphedema and trunk/chest wall congestion
  • Understand scar tissue/radiation fibrosis management with manual and taping techniques
  • Understand Self-care options for patients
  • Understand Cancer treatments, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and their consequences and complications.
  • Understand how the therapist's role and intervention can attenuate the effects of the cancer treatments and improve patient's quality of life.
  • Identify the Manual Lymph Drainage techniques for Head and Neck Lymphedema.
  • Recognize the different types of garments available for Head and Neck Lymphedema.
  • Understand the efficacy of exercise to address treatment related side effects and symptoms in breast cancer survivors
  • Develop a basic understanding of the elements of an exercise prescription for breast cancer survivors
  • Develop a method for communicating the importance of exercise for breast cancer survivors to improve motivation and compliance.
  • Name the five stages of the change process.
  • Identify where the patient is in the process of change.
  • Name at least two questions tailored to help patients at different stages move toward improved adherence with self-care treatment recommendations.
  • Understand how adapted yoga can be beneficial for quality of life for those with lymphedema.
  • Identify the specific yoga poses that are beneficial for improving lymphatic flow.
  • Apply the adapted yoga poses into a specific sequence.
  • Brainstorm and discuss methods and alternatives for various aspects of lymphedema treatment in a round table discussion.
  • Develop resources and networking connections with other lymphedema therapists.
  • Develop problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills for advanced level lymphedema treatment through interactive discussion with other lymphedema therapists
  • Identify the links between obesity and lymphedema.
  • Understand the mechanisms that result in adipose proliferation in the presence of lymph.
  • Recognize the urgency of addressing weight management in a comprehensive lymphedema program.
  • Share an evidence-based program proposal.
  • Understand breathing mechanics as it relates to the sternum, ribs and transversus abdominus.
  • Recognize paradoxical breathing patterns.
  • Develop treatment techniques and self- care techniques to improve paradoxical breathing patterns.
  • Name 2 specific actions to increase positive emotions.