ZOOM WEBINAR – LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Description

Seminar Level: Intermediate/Advanced (No Prerequisite Needed)

Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Cullers

NCBTMB Approved Provider #20 

CE BROKER #50-14961

Texas Approved Provider 

NCBTMB New York Sponsored Approved Provider

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

PLEASE READ: This course is NCBTMB Approved as Distance Learning. Please check with your State Licensing Board to confirm if Distance Learning CEs may be applied to your license renewal. Premier Continuing Education cannot guarantee all states accept Distance Learning CEs.

In this interactive and challenging 2 DAY course, Nationally Board Certified and Licensed Chiropractic Physician, SOMI Certified Medical Massage Practitioner, and Licensed Massage Therapist, Dr. Cullers, will discuss, the history and theory of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) known as the Vodder technique, (developed by E. Vodder Ph.D.).

Dr. Cullers will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, mechanisms of primary/ lymphodynamic and secondary/lymphostatic edema, assessment of MLD, the therapeutic effect of MLD, as well as MLD techniques and applications for the face, neck, head, arms, torso, and legs.

In this course, Massage Therapists’ will learn to develop:

  1. An understanding of The History & Theory of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  2. An understanding of What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  3. An understanding of Why Manual Lymphatic Drainage is important
  4. An understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymph System
  5. An understanding of the Causes of Edema
  6. An understanding of the Indications/Contraindications for MLD
  7. An understanding of the Therapeutic Effects of MLD
  8. An understanding of the Steps to Perform Effective MLD
  9. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Neck
  10. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Face
  11. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Posterior Neck
  12. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Posterior Thorax
  13. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Upper Extremities
  14. An understanding of MLD Techniques for The Lower Extremities
  15. An understanding of MLD Techniques for the Lumbar & Gluteal Region

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Tablet, PC or Mac - Laptop or Desktop with a webcam & a strong internet connection
  • Snacks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Massage Table, linens, and massage lotion/oil/cream (If you are attending with another MT, 1 table is recommended for 2 people)
  • Wear loose comfortable clothing such as yoga or fitness attire
  • You must attend the Hands-On training

NOTE: If you do not have a massage table or choose not to participate in the hands-on techniques presented, you may observe.