88401 - The Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage (IM)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • 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 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

 

"In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the frequency of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and to participate in a third specific training module on safety and health in the places of study / internship. Indications on the dates and methods of attendance of the third module will be communicated to the students by the training centers. "

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

Verification of learning takes place through an oral interview followed by a practical test. The oral exam aims to verify the acquisition of knowledge required by the course program (consultation of textbooks or notes is not allowed during the interview). The objective of the practical test, however, is to verify the adequate learning of manual skills. The test is passed when the candidate is given a suitability judgment.

Teaching tools

PC, video projector

Office hours

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