Summary of laser therapy
Laser therapy
Low Level Laser therapy used in conjunction with other C.P.T. therapy is normally the most effective use of laser. Low level Laser units can be used to improve circulation which in turn can assist with muscular stiffness and pain reduction.
The clinic has laser units for our clients to hire ($75.00 per month) or for sale at reasonable prices ($575.00). We provide educational information about laser use
For more information please contact;
Poppy Lane Skin Care & Lymphoedema Clinic,
139 Hollywood Drive, Lansvale, NSW 2166.
Ph (02) 9723 5402.
Theory Covered in the full Course
Topic
- History of oedema & lymphoedema
- Grades of lymphoedema & elephantiasis
- Frequency & course of lymphoedema & high-protein oedema
Anatomy & Physiology of Lymphatics
- Gross Structure
- Fine Structure & Physiology
- Fluid Exchange in the Tissues
Pathology of Oedema and Lymphoedema
- Causes of Oedema
- Effects of Oedema
Specific Causes of Lymphoedema
- Primary and Connatal (Syndromes)
- Surgery which causes lymphoedema
- Radiotherapy causing lymphoedema
- Filariasis and lymphoedema
Diagnosis of Lymphoedema
- Clinical
- Special Tests (CAT, Radio-isotopes, NMR - M.R.I.) etc.
- Diagnosis in the Clinic
Treatment of Lymphoedema
- Prevention
- Skin Changes & Infections
Principles of Complex Physical Therapy
- Massage Technique
- Bandage Technique
- Reductions during Course
- Compression Garments
- Exercises and Patient Compliance
- Measurement Techniques, importance of % measurement
- Measuring in the Clinic
- Drugs & lymphoedema: benzopyrones, NOT diuretics
- Results of C.P.T., etc
- Best methods of treatment in varying circumstances;
- What should a patient be able to expect?
- Setting up Clinics
- Problems with children & retarded patients
- Hygiene in clinic and home
Other Treatments of Lymphoedema
- Surgical treatment of lymphoedema
- Compression pumps, devices, heat and low level lasers.
Other Topics
- Retraining of posture of a patient after treatment
- Psychosocial problems caused by lymphoedema
- C.P.T. in Palliative care
- CPT in Acute Injury, Venous diseases, Ulcers, Fractures
- Organisations: L.A.A., I.S.L. and State Groups
