- Docente: Margherita Valmori
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student acquires the necessary knowledge to practice manual lymphatic drainage and is able to perform basic manual skills through simulated activities.
Course contents
Program:
-Lymphatic circulation (anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system)
-Starling balance
local and diffuse edema
- Lymphedema pathology: staging, classification, type of lymphedema, diagnostic tools, measurement technique and complications.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage:
-Indications and contraindications
- Integrative therapies to DLM: physical therapies, pressotherapy, diet,
-The elastic compression bandage (practical demonstration)
-Sheaths: composition and their use
-Practical part which involves the treatment of superficial and deep lymph nodes of:
- Lymphatic chains of the neck;
- chest and back
- lumbar and buttock area
Upper limb in the presence or absence of axillary lymph nodes (post-mastectomy)
Lower limb in presence or absence of inguinal or pelvic lymph nodes
- Practise .
Readings/Bibliography
Denisa Giardini, Stefano Respizzi, Manual lymphatic drainage and elastic-compression therapy, Edi Ermes
Didier Tomson Lymphatic Drainage theory, basic and applied techniques and decongestant physiotherapy edi-ermes
M.Mastrullo, A.Maestri " Integrated rehabilitation of breast operated woman", Edra .
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with PC, guided practical part with direct participation of the students.
Assessment methods
Practical and theoretical evaluation in progress.
Teaching tools
PC, video projector.
Office hours
See the website of Margherita Valmori