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Continuing education course in Managing Secondary Lymphedema Following Oncological Treatments
Pre-enrollment open

- ModalityIn-person
- LanguagesCatalan
- Duration6 sessions / 23 hours
- DateJanuary 16, 2026
- Planning
01/16 - from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
01/17 - from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
02/06 - from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
02/07 - from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Places15
- Faculty
Blanquerna School of Health Sciences
Lymphedema is defined as an abnormal increase in
protein-rich liquid within the interstitial space due to an alteration in transport capacity
of the lymphatic system, which is manifested by an increase in the volume of the limb or
body region.
Secondary lymphedema is one of the most common complications after
oncological treatments, such as a lymphadenectomy or radiotherapy. It is characterized
by edema, discomfort, joint limitation, sensory alterations, trophic changes and
body image disturbances. Currently, rehabilitation treatments and
physiotherapy play an important role in improving and controlling these edemas.
Objective
Train the student in the prevention, detection and treatment of lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities and the breast.
Who is it aimed at?
Graduates in Physiotherapy and 4th year students of the bachelor's degree.
Course content
- Definition
- Description of the anatomy of the lymphatic system
- Types of lymphedema
- Etiology
- Classification
- Signs and symptoms
- Assessment scales
- Assessment: physical examination
- Treatment methods
- Compression garments
- Treatment phases
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Materials
- Physical examination workshop for lymphedema: Circumference measurements, tests, etc.
- Maneuvers: evacuation and introduction.
- CDT Workshop: manual lymphatic drainage and multilayer bandaging
- MLD Workshop: manual lymphatic drainage and multilayer bandaging
- MLD breast workshop
- Lymphatic-venous anastomoses
- Liposuction
- Lymph node transfer post-surgery CDT
Tuition fee

Certificate of attendance
Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Attendance to 80% or more of the sessions is required to obtain it.

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Teaching staff (specify affiliation and academic degree)
- Sandra Vazquez Gallego - Specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Service. Breast and Lymphedema Unit. Hospital Clínic Barcelona.
- Sandra Solé Ripoll - Physiotherapist at the Breast and Lymphedema unit. Rehabilitation Service. Hospital Clínic Barcelona.
Enroll in the course
To enroll, click here and follow the instructions given. On the first screen, if you do not have Blanquerna credentials (username and password), you will need to register.
The application will ask you for the following documents during the enrollment process:
Identity card
Bachelor degree enrollment
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