(HS Sylvestri 065702 2025) Cancer, Lymphatics & Rehab: What Every Therapist Needs to Know

Course overview

If you're working with patients who've undergone cancer treatment, you can't afford to ignore the lymphatic system. This powerful, eye-opening training will change the way you approach oncology rehab -- giving you the confidence to step in before dysfunction takes hold and the tools to dramatically improve recovery when it already has. You'll uncover what really happens to the lymphatic system during surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy -- and how to restore flow, reduce swelling, and reclaim movement through manual therapy, safe exercise, and targeted patient education. From cording and seromas to postural dysfunction and scar restrictions, you'll gain real-world strategies to manage it all. Whether you're treating active cancer patients or long-term survivors, you'll leave this session with immediately usable techniques to reduce risk, restore mobility, and improve quality of life. Key Takeaways: Explore how cancer and its treatments affect fluid flow, healing, and functional outcomes -- and what that means for your rehab plan. Gain practical tools to address swelling, cording, scar tissue, and mobility loss in patients recovering from breast, pelvic, head and neck, or blood cancers. Cut through confusion with clear, evidence-backed guidelines for using MLD in oncology care. Learn how to identify at-risk patients early and implement strategies that support prevention, symptom reduction, and long-term function. Discover how to guide recovery with personalized interventions that rebuild strength, confidence, and independence.