The course is addressed to Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals.

Course language will be Greek.

LLLC, EPIMORFOSIS intends to organize the Basic Seminar (Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) of the method of Dr. Vodder in collaboration with the O.Ed.E.M.A. Academy with professor Evripidis Triantafyllou.

The Basic Seminar lasts 5 days and will be held  in Athens.

The cost of the seminar is 650€.

The cost includes the dressing material that you will use in this and in all subsequent seminars, worth 180€ courtesy of the company BSN – JOBST®.

The amount of 250€ must be prepaid for the finalization of the participation.

The remaining amount of 400€ must be deposited at least two days before the start of the seminar.

For the completion of the method, 3 more 5-day seminars are provided (Therapy 1, Therapy 2 & Therapy 3).

Those who attend the basic seminar can continue their training if they wish to do so in the other seminars.

^{The dressing material will be delivered to you on the 1st day of the seminar. The Manual Lymph Drainage method by Dr. Water.}

The therapists will be fully certified in all of the different techniques of MLD / CDT.
Each participant will be trained in the four components of the Complete Decongestive Therapy and will know how to manage lymphedema and lymphostatic edema.
Upon completion of the class, each participant will have gained competence in the technical skills of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), bandaging, specific exercises in the decongestion process and in the fitting of compression stockings. They will also know how to apply these techniques in a convenient, effective way to the different forms of patient swelling. Furthermore the therapist will understand the medical indications and the contraindications of MLD and the bandaging.
In this workshop participants will be trained in the application of lymphatic drainage based on the principles of the method of Dr. Vodder. The anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system will help us to understand the creation of different types of lymphoedema.

^{Contents (theoretical & practical presentations, CI)}

1. Anatomy: Initial lymph vessels, Lymphcollectors, Lymphatic ducts (morphology, locations, function), Lymphnodes (locations, function), Watersheds, lymphatic drainage areas, lympho-lymphatic anastomoses.


2. Physiology: Circulatory system in general, Microcirculation, Starling hypothesis, Starling equilibrium, Filtration, resorption, lymphatic transport.


3. Pathophysiology: Lymphedema fundamentals, classification and staging, Insufficiency forms.


4. Lymphostasis consequences, cell proliferation, compensatory mechanism.


5. Diagnostic procedures: Patients medical history, inspection, palpation, volume measurement.


6. Primary lymphedema: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, course, treatment.


7. Secondary lymphedema: Traumatic (acute), inflammatory, malignant (pathophysiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, course, treatment)


8. Lipedema, Lipo-lymphedema, Pathophysiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, course, treatment.


9. Venous and lymphostatic edema: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, course, treatment.


10. Lymphostatic enteropathy


11. Therapy concepts: Manual lymphdrainage, Compression bandaging, Compression garments, Pneumatic pumps, Patient education.


12. Q and A, Tips and Tricks

Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid

Day 1
08:30 Registrations
09:00 Hello and general remarks,Historical Development of the MLD
10:00 Break
10:15 Anatomy: Lymph vessels, Lymph nodes, Watersheds, lymphatic drainage areas
Note: Please bring comfortable clothing for lab practice!
12:30 Break
13:00 MLD lab.: Stationary Circle Stroke, Treatment of Throat and Face
17:00 End of day 1

Day 2
08:30 Physiology & Pathophys.: Starling equilibrium LL, TC, LTV, Review MLD lab.: Treatment throat & face according to the regional lymphatics
10:00 Break
10:15 MLD lab.: s.a., Pump Stroke Arm & Leg, Treatment of the Leg
12:30 Break
13:00 MLD lab.: Treatment of the arm, Turn Stroke, Back Treatment
17:00 End of day 2

Day 3
08:30 Review MLD lab.: Turn Stroke, Back Treatment according to the regional lymphatics
10:00 Break
10:15 MLD lab.: Scoop stroke, arm & leg Treatment according to the regional lymphatics
12:30 Break
13:00 MLD lab.: Treatment of the Breast according to the regional lymphatics
17:00 End of day 3

Day 4
08:30 Physiology & Pathophysiology: Sufficiency & insufficiency, Insufficiency forms
10:00 Break
10:15 MLD lab.: Treatment of the abdomen & abdominal breathing strokes
12:30 Break
13:00 MLD lab.: back & lower back Treatment according to the regional lymphatics
17:00 End of day 4

Day 5
08:30 Review MLD lab.: Treatment of the abdomen & abdominal breathing strokes leg treatment
10:00 Break
10:15 Compression lab.: theoretical basics in compression bandaging, Foot, lower leg bandage & thigh
12:30 Break
13:00 Compression lab.: Armbandage and fingers Feed back & discussion
16:00 End of MLD Basic Course

1. Credit or Deposit card payment
You can deposit the down payment or the total fee via credit or deposit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express) from the webpage of each course, through VivaPayments.
You are solely responsible for the proper entry and the genuineness of your credit/deposit card’s details. EPIMORFOSIS bears no responsibility in case of any error.
Any payment commission is charged to  EPIMORFOSIS

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You can deposit or transfer the requested amount for your registration to the following accounts, writing your full name in the field “Reason for the Beneficiary”:
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1. A certificate of attendance, a degree or a diploma will be issued.
2. Printed handouts are provided (notes or relevant book).
3. In case of cancellation of the seminar due to EPIMORFOSIS’s responsibility, deposited fees will be refunded immediately.
4. EPIMORFOSIS reserves the right to change the date or postopone  seminars, informing participants by phone and / or sms & e-mail. In such a  case participants are entitled to request full refund of their fees if they do not wish to attend the seminar on the new date or to use this amount for their participation in other seminars or services of the company.
5. In the event of a strike, government’s bans, heavy bad weather, and generally any event beyond the reasonable control of the organisers  which impedes the execution of part or all of the seminar, the organizers reserve the right to change the date and time of the event. In this case the fees are not refundable but are valid as they are.
6. Cancellation of participation due to participant’s responsibility is possible only by email, as follows:
• up to 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, all deposits are refundable.
• up to 15 days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% is refundable.
• no refund after this deadline, exceptions could be only by decision of EPIMORFOSIS.
7. The realisation of the course will be confirmed by email or/and sms to be sent to participants, in time.
8. It is advised to not buy your flight tickets until you receive this confirmation email (or/and sms).
9. LLC-1 EPIMORFOSIS keeps the right to change course venues.