88401 - L'INTRODUZIONE AL LINFODRENAGGIO -- (IM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student acquires the knowledge necessary for the practice of manual lymph drainage and is able to perform basic manuals through simulated activities.

Course contents

Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system circular
The primary and secondary lymphedema
Lymphatic drainage according to Vodder technique
Indications and contraindications to treatment
Treatment of lymphatic chains Neck
Treatment of the upper limb in the presence or absence of lymph nodes in the armpit
Treatment of the chest and the thoracic region
Treatment of the lower limb
Practical exercises in the treatment of various body
hints on compression bandage

Readings/Bibliography

• Denisa Giardini -" Il drenaggio linfatico manuale metodo originale del Dott. Vodder" - B.C.M. Editrice - Milano, 1988

• Denisa Giardini, Stefano Respizzi -"Drenaggio linfatico manuale e terapia elasto-compressiva" - Edi-ermes, 2000

• Wittlinger H, Wittlinger G. - "Introduzione al Linfodrenaggio Manuale secondo Vodder" - Vol. 1: Corso base (1° ed. italiana). Roma - Marrapese, 1983.

• Kurz I. - "Introduzione al Linfodrenaggio Manuale secondo Vodder" - Vol. 2: Terapia I (1° ed. italiana). Roma - Marrapese, 1983.

• Kurz I. - "Introduzione al Linfodrenaggio Manuale secondo Vodder" - Vol. 3: Terapia II (1° ed. italiana). Roma- Marrapese, 1983.

• D.Tomson, C Schuchhardt - "Drenaggio linfatico. Teoria, tecniche di base applicate & fisioterapia decongestionante". Edi-ermes.

Teaching methods

lectures, practical exercises

Assessment methods

oral and pratical examination 

Teaching tools

PC, video projector

Office hours

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