Objective:
To treat lymphedema conditions.
DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Diagnosing and managing the various types of lymphedema (primary and secondary ) in all its different stages
- Managing primary lymphedema affecting the upper, lower limbs, face and genitalia
- Providing care for patients with secondary lymphedema such as those cancer related, phlebolymphedema and post-surgical (such as plastic surgery lymphatic collection)
- Diagnosing and managing lip edema pre and post operatively in all its various stages and types
- Providing care for complicated lipo-lymphedema diagnoses.
- Treating patients with edema pertaining to different etiologies
- Apply lymphedema compression therapy to patients with chronic open wounds
- Long-term care to ensure optimal quality of life for those diagnosed with primary and secondary lymphedema as well as lipedema/lipo-lymphedema
- Techniques required to perform daily clinical duties include being able to apply bandaging techniques (using short-stretch bandaging) and perform manual lymphatic drainage. This also includes assessing and recommending appropriate compression products
- The practitioner must be familiar with reading and interpreting vascular laboratory studies such as ankle-brachial index (ABI/PVR) and vascular ultrasound in order to facilitate the proper lymphedema therapy
Educational Qualification;
Bachelors in Physiotherapy
Certification in Lymphedema Care
