POWER Lymphatics Schedule
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
- 7 pm - 7:15 pmPOWER Lymphatics Welcome
A virtual experienceJuzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical welcome you to POWER Lymphatics – a virtual experience. Though not in person, we will provide a valuable and entertaining experience with top notch speakers from the field.
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pmKeynote: Micro surgery & Lymphatics
Wei H. Chen, MD, FACSDr. Wei F. Chen, Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, Head, Regional Microsurgery & Supermicrosurgery, and Co-Director, Center for Lymphedema Research and Reconstruction at the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in micro surgery for people with lymphedema and will discuss the advancements of lymphatic surgery and share his outlook for the future. The keynote will conclude with live Q&A.
- 8:45 pm - 9 pmPOWER Lymphatics Preview
Our hosts will outline what to expect during the rest of the conference.
Friday, March 5, 2021
- 10 am - 10:15 amWelcome & Orientation
Our hosts will outline the day’s activities and sessions.
- 10:15 am - 11 amLipedema: Phenotypes, Differential Diagnosis and Hybrids
Steven M. Dean, DO, FACP, RPVIDr. Dean will discuss the diagnosis and clinical manifestation of lipedema.
- 11:05 am - 11:50 amLipedema: Practical Considerations
Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANAThis presentation will address conservative treatment strategies for therapists evaluating and treating a patient with lipedema. The discussion will cover treatment plans across all lipedema stages, establishment of an individualized care plan, and the incorporation of motivational interviewing to actively engage the patient in her immediate and long-term self-management needs.
- 11:50 am - 12:25 pmQ&A
Ask Dr. Dean and Paula Donahue your questions related to lipedema.
- 12:25 pm - 1:15 pmAsk the Experts/Lunch Break
Grab some lunch, then visit Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical chat rooms to talk with experts from each organization and learn more about products and resources available to patients and therapists.
- 1:15 pm - 2 pmChronic Wounds: A Physician’s Perspective
William Marston, MDDr. Marston will outline best practices for identifying, evaluating and treating chronic wounds. He’ll also share the latest research findings.
- 2:05 pm - 2:50 pmPractical Considerations for Therapists Treating Patients with Edema & Chronic Wounds
Jan Weiss, PT, DHS, CLT-LANAJan will cover important aspects of wound management, including challenges to wound care management in lymphedema clinics and recommendations for managing those barriers.
- 2:50 pm - 3:20 pmQ&A
Ask Dr. Marston and Jan your questions about chronic wounds.
- 3:20 pm - 3:50 pmAsk the Experts
Visit Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical chat rooms to talk with experts from each organization and learn more about products and resources available to patients and therapists.
- 3:50 pm - 4:35 pmComplete Decongestive Therapy Reimagined
Guenter Klose, MLD/CDT Certified Instructor, CLT-LANAIn this session, Guenter will go into detail about Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), the gold standard for lymphedema management.
- 4:40 pm - 5:25 pmCompression Benefits
John Jordi, BS, PTA, CLT-LANA, CI, ASTYMJohn Jordi will give his expert opinion on the benefits of using medical compression to effectively manage edema, treat wounds, and also address symptoms associated with venous disease.
- 5:25 pm - 5:55 pmQ&A
Representatives from Juzo and Guenter Klose will field questions about compression and CDT.
- 5:55 pm - 6:30 pmPOWER Happy Hour
Wrap up the day by interacting with peers, speakers and sponsors Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical. We’ll host trivia with questions from the day’s sessions and offer various prizes.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
- 10 am - 10:15 amWelcome & Orientation
Our hosts will outline the day’s activities and sessions.
- 10:15 am - 11:30 amPearls of Wisdom: Tools and Inspiration for Healthier Therapists and Patients
Gabriele Erbacher, Clinical PsychologistGabriele will describe the psychological assessment and treatment of patients with lymphedema and lipedema, as well as ways caregivers can avoid burnout. - 11:35 am - 12:35 pmThe St George’s Classification Algorithm of Primary Lymphatic Anomalies
Kristina Gordon, MBBS, CLT, MD (Res), FRCPDr. Gordon will present the updated classification algorithm of primary lymphatic anomalies and discuss how it can be used in the clinical setting by lymphoedema practitioners.
- 12:35 pm - 1:30 pmAsk the Experts/Lunch Break
Grab some lunch, then visit Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical chat rooms to talk with medical experts and learn more about products and resources available to patients and therapists.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmUpdates in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Care
Jodi Winicour, PT, CLT-LANAJodi will present the most current information about breast cancer exercise restrictions post mastectomy, thoracic outlet syndrome in breast cancer survivors, exercise for cancer survivors and biologic risk signature testing DCISionRT.
- 2:35 pm - 3:30 pmLymphedema Treatment Overview and Optimal Care Solutions
Mary Froehle, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, WCCIn this Tactile Medical-sponsored session, you will learn about the latest clinical data on lymphedema treatment and the comprehensive Flexitouch home care solution, which will include a product overview and hands on demonstration.
- 3:30 pm - 4 pmNetworking Break
Interact with peers, speakers and sponsors Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical. We’ll host trivia with questions from the day’s sessions and offer various prizes.
- 4 pm - 4:45 pmTreatment of Genital Lymphedema
Guenter Klose, MLD/CDT Certified Instructor, CLT-LANAGuenter Klose will present on treatment of genital lymphedema and answer questions.
- 4:50 pm - 5:35 pmEvaluating Measures for Head and Neck Lymphedema Treatment
Barbara Murphy, MDOne of the great challenges in developing and testing effective strategies for treating head and neck cancer associated lymphedema is the lack of validated measures. Dr. Murphy will explain results from a recent prospective, longitudinal study evaluating patient reported measures, clinician reported measures and imaging techniques for assessment of head and neck lymphedema. She will then discuss the relative strengths and weakness of various measures and recommendations for clinical practice.
- 5:40 pm - 6:25 pmTherapist Intervention for Head and Neck Oncology Patient
Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANAHeidi will outline the evaluation process for patients with head and neck lymphedema to determine contraindications and red flags for therapy intervention; specifically positioning, the role of exercises, scar and fibrosis management, Trismus intervention and more.
- 6:25 pm - 6:50 pmQ&A
Ask Dr. Murphy and Heidi questions about head and neck lymphedema.
- 6:50 pm - 7 pmConference Conclusion
That’s a wrap! Our hosts will share a few final remarks and answer any outstanding questions.
