L-Dex® 101: Understand, Interpret, and Incorporate the SOZO® L-Dex Analysis for Lymphedema into Your Practice
Presenters:
Louise Koelmeyer, PhD, Occupational Therapist & Lymphoedema Therapist, Director & Senior Lecturer in the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program at Macquarie University
Sarah Coddington, DPT, CLT-UE, Baptist Health Louisville
Catherine Kingsford, SVP Medical Affairs, ImpediMed
All about L-Dex!
Join our experts and get your questions answered as we honor Lymphedema Awareness Month. Experts will explore the science behind L-Dex, how to interpret results, and how to apply L-Dex in clinical practice for optimal patient success. Learn their tips to enhance an early intervention model-of-care for patients at risk of lymphedema as well as to manage patients with chronic lymphedema.
Submit your questions in advance here or ask them live during the webinar.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a thorough understanding of L-Dex and what it means for your patients
- Examine clinical use cases and learn how to interpret results in a variety of settings and scenarios
- This Lymphedema Awareness Month, honor patients living with and at risk of lymphedema and their caregivers
Meet Our Presenters
Louise Koelmeyer, PhD, Occupational Therapist & Lymphoedema Therapist, Director & Senior Lecturer in the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program at Macquarie University
Louise Koelmeyer, PhD has over 28 years of clinical experience in both public and private hospital and clinic settings specializing in breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema management in all areas of assessment, education, early detection and treatment. As Lymphoedema Program Director & Senior Lecturer in the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program at Macquarie University, Louise is involved in strategically managing and developing the education, research and treatment arms of the innovative multidisciplinary program. Louise’s clinical interests and expertise are in developing a therapeutic relationship with individuals and personalizing treatment programs that support the patient’s needs and goals to achieve positive outcomes.
Sarah Coddington, DPT, CLT-UE
Baptist Health Louisville
Sarah is a certified upper extremity lymphedema therapist, with a disciplined focus on breast cancer and women’s health. Sarah graduated from Transylvania University in 2004 with a bachelor’s of exercise science and went on to receive her doctorate of physical therapy from Bellarmine University in 2007. Sarah resides in Louisville, KY, is married with two children and enjoys reading and running.
Catherine Kingsford, SVP, Medical Affairs, ImpediMed
Catherine joined ImpediMed in 2007 bringing with her over 20 years of global clinical experience with medical devices. Prior to joining ImpediMed, Catherine worked as a Cardiac Scientist at several world-class medical institutions including St. Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Royal Brompton Hospital. She has studied at Queensland University of Technology (Australia) and University of London (UK).
Learn More About SOZO®
SOZO uses ImpediMed’s BIS technology to measure and track critical information about the human body to aid clinicians in managing chronic disease and maximizing patient health. SOZO is non-invasive, fast, and easy to use. Results from the 30-second test* are available immediately providing proactive patient care including early detection of disease progression, treatment monitoring, and patient education.
*As tested on Android
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