POWER Lymphatics 2023 Schedule
*Subject to change. Times are MST (USA). Use this Time Zone Converter to translate to your local time.
Thursday, April 27
- 1 - 4 pmLook and Learn: Amoena Post-Breast Surgery Products
Amoena is a global leader in manufacturing garments and prostheses for women after breast surgery. Come see the latest innovations designed to help prevent and treat edema after breast surgery and learn how to measure for them. During this optional but impactful session, Amoena will showcase the new CuraLymph products, compression bras, adaptable breast forms and shapers. *Note, this course is for in-person attendees only. We will not live-stream or record this session.
- 4 - 6 pmPOWER Lymphatics Welcome Reception
Juzo, Klose Training and Tactile Medical welcome you to POWER Lymphatics. Pick up your registration packet and enjoy drinks, appetizers and networking.
- 6:15 - 7:45 pmProspective Surveillance in Breast Cancer: Evidence in Action
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT, FAAOMPT, will share insights and practical tips for Prospective Surveillance for patients at risk for and with breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) and other adverse treatment effects, as all as the impact of surveillance on patient outcomes and quality of life.
Friday, April 28
- 7:15 - 8 a.m.Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy a light breakfast and visit the exhibitor booths.
- 8 - 9 a.m.Updates from the OR: Lymphedema Prevention and Surgical Management of the Axilla
Colleen Murphy, MD, FACS, will explain the surgical management of the axilla taking lymphedema risk into consideration. She’ll also share updates of oncoplastic surgeries for patients with breast cancer.
- 9 - 9:45 a.m.ICG Fluorescence Lymphography: What We’ve Learned and Have Yet to Discover
Eva Sevick, PhD, will discuss the latest developments of ICG imaging and how this technology is improving patient outcomes. - 9:45 - 10 a.m.How effective is our MLD?
Cindy Armstrong, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT, and Vicki Ralph, MPPA, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, have partnered with Dr. Sevick and will discuss promising research findings.
- 10 - 10:30 a.m.Q&A
Ask the morning presenters questions.
- 10:30 - 11 a.m.Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Refresh your coffee or tea, browse the booths and grab a snack before the next session.
- 11 - 11:30 a.m.Lymphedema Treatment and Optimal Care Solutions
Tactile Medical highlights the latest clinical data on lymphedema treatment and how to incorporate the comprehensive Flexitouch home care solution with patients.
- 11:30 a.m. - noonBetter Together: Creating Strong Relationships with Physicians to Enhance Patient Care
John Jordi, PTA, CLT-LANA, CI, ASTYM, and Vincent Gardner, MD, will discuss the benefits and importance of physicians and therapists working closer together to obtain better outcomes and enhanced patient care. Combining both disciplines creates a more efficient treatment process and helps empower patients for success.
- Noon - 1:30 p.m.Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Join your peers for lunch and browse the exhibitor booths.
- 1:30 - 3 p.m.Hands-On and Interactive Workshops
These workshops will run concurrently, repeating four times, so all attendees can participate in each one. Space is limited.1. Treatment Strategies for Head and Neck Lymphedema (Ballroom I) : Cindy Armstrong, PT, DPT, and Heidi Miranda Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA, will demonstrate treatment techniques for patients with H&N lymphedema, which can immediately be used, in any clinical setting, in this patient population.
2. Treatment for Patients with Genital Lymphedema and/or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Silver Meeting Room) : Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, and Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, will demonstrate effective compression therapy approaches and pelvic floor exercises, which every CLT should know, for patients with genital lymphedema and pelvic floor dysfunction.
3. Motivational Interviewing (Windows Meeting Room) : In this interactive session, Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA , and Amy Larkin, PT, NBC-HWC, will explain and practice the technique of motivational interviewing to assist the patient/therapist team in appropriate goal setting and help improve patient outcome.
4. Treatment of Radiation Fibrotic Changes and Upper Quadrant Dysfunction (Ballroom II) : Jodi Winicour, PT, CMT, CLT-LANA, and Linda Roherty, CLT-LANA, will demonstrate effective treatment techniques for patients with upper quadrant dysfunction and surgical tightness for patients (with or without lymphedema) after breast cancer treatment.
- 3 - 3:30 p.m.Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Recharge with coffee and snacks, while browsing the Exhibits.
- 3:30 - 5 p.m.Hands-On and Interactive Workshops
Four workshops will run concurrently, repeating four times, so all attendees can participate in each one. Space is limited.
- 5 - 6 p.m.Klose Training Anniversary Party
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Klose Training. Join Guenter Klose and his colleagues for a celebratory toast (or two) to honor the incredible milestone.
- 7 - 9:30 p.m.POWER Cocktail Party
Join your peers, exhibitors and speakers for appetizers, drinks, music and dancing.
Saturday, April 29
- 7 - 8 a.m.Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast and network with peers.
- 8 - 9:30 a.m.Hands-On and Interactive Workshops
Four workshops will run concurrently, repeating four times, so all attendees can participate in each one. Space is limited.
- 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.Coffee Break
- 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.Hands-On and Interactive Workshops
Four workshops will run concurrently, repeating four times, so all attendees can participate in each one. Space is limited.
- 11:15 a.m. - NoonLunch
Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch while networking with peers and speakers.
- Noon - 12:45 p.m.Evaluation and Treatment considerations for the Pediatric Lymphedema Patient
Andrea Branas, PT, DPT, will highlight important evaluation and treatment considerations for children with primary lymphedema based on a case study.
- 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.Differential Diagnosis: The Importance of LAB Values in the Treatment of Patients with Multifactorial Edema/Lymphedema
Linda Roherty, CLT-LANA, will explain the importance of LAB values to provide safe and effective treatment for patients with multifactorial edema/lymphedema.
- 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.Assessment, Treatment Flow and Protocols for Patients with Multifactorial and Obesity-Induced Lymphedema
Obesity-induced lymphedema is one of the most common forms of secondary lymphedema. Dr. Michael Oberlin of the Foeldi Clinic in Germany, will discuss effective treatment approaches for this growing patient population.
- 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.Coffee Break
- 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.Case Study: Patient with Obesity-Induced Lymphedema
Donald Thomas, PT, will describe the treatment protocol for a male patient with severe, multifactorial, obesity-induced lymphedema in an outpatient setting.
- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Obesity and Phlebolymphedema: What’s the Connection?
Steven Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI, will the correlation between obesity, chronic venous insufficiency and lymphedema, then test your knowledge with a fun, interactive trivia game.
- 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.Case Study: Patients with Lymphedema and Wounds
Josh Trock, DPT, CLT-LANA, will present effective management for two patients with lymphedema and wounds.
- 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Panel Discussion: Best Practice for Lymphedema
Today’s speakers will participate in an interactive discussion and Q&A about providing “Best Practice Care” for patients with edema and lymphedema.
