Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Cancer Rehabilitation

Lifestyle Medicine

Symposium

(603628) Less Squeeze, More Hold: The Science Behind Effective Lymphedema Compression

Presenter(s)

• 

  Ashish Khanna, MD

  Attending Physician
  Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
  West Orange, New Jersey
• 

  Nancy Hutchison, MD, PT, CLT-LANA

  PMR Physician practicing in Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphedema
  Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Minneapolis, MN
  Edina, Minnesota
• 

  Marianne Moore, OT, CLT

  Occupational Therapist
  Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
  Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Non-presenting Author(s)

• 

  Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT

  ReVital Program Director
  Kessler Rehabilitation Center
  Syosset, New York
• KP

  Katherine Power, MD, FAAPMR

  Cancer Rehabilitation Physician
  MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
  Washington, District of Columbia
• 

  Michael Stubblefield, MD

  Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation
  Kessler Institute for Rehabiliation
  West Orange, New Jersey

Do you treat lymphedema? If so, you probably already know that compression is the mainstay of treatment. But do you know WHY?
Can you describe LaPlace's Law or how pressure differs from tension and, more importantly, why it matters in your selection of garments? Learn when it's best to use inelastic vs elastic garments, flat-knit vs circular weaves, seamed vs seamless fabrics, and zipper vs velcro vs hybrid garments. We'll also clarify the perennially confusing staging system and review the evidence base behind other lymphedema treatments: night-garments, pneumatic compression devices, and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the actual science and evidence-base behind the compression that we provide to every lymphedema patient we treat.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe LaPlace's Law and how pressure differs from tension and, more importantly, why it matters in one's selection of garments.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to articulate best practice in using inelastic vs elastic, flat-knit vs circular, seamed vs seamless fabrics, and zipper vs velcro vs hybrid garments
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the staging system and implement evidenced-based treatments using other adjunct lymphedema treatments such as night-garments, pneumatic compression devices, and more.