Course Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim

• To develop and combine proactive healthcare skills addressing breast cancer aftercare recovery.

Overall Objectives

• To deliver a new therapy called Lymphatic Pressure Therapy incorporating knowledge to therapists in the post-operative care of breast cancer clients.
• To ensure therapists understand that breast cancer clients need safe and professional guidance in all areas of post-operative recovery.

1. Aim

Posture Assessment and Gait Analysis in relation to affected area of trauma for prevention of future deterioration.

Objectives

• Observe and assess weaknesses and imbalances in a client`s posture and gait in relation to post-operative trauma on the affected side from breast cancer treatment.
• Learn how to advise correction of clients` postural Stance.
• Direct, determine and appraise clients` gait.

2. Aim
Assess and evaluate the patient in the Range of Motion of the Shoulder Joint of the affected extremity with a Goniometer.

Objectives

•  Understand anatomical positions with directional muscular movement.
•  Assess and instruct the patient to determine range of motion of shoulder girdle.
•  Learn how to use the range of motion recording equipment called the Goniometer
•  Understand how passive movement helps improve post-operative recovery in relation to client’s awareness of muscular inactivity for lymphatic drainage.

3. Aim
Understand how the Lymphatic System works in relation to breast cancer clients.

Objectives

• Know components of the lymphatic system and their functions.
• Understand differences between lymphatic system and blood circulation.
• Identify areas of watersheds and lymph node names pertaining to areas.
• Understand how the lymphatic system moves through the body.
• Understand lymphangioactivity and lymphoedema.

4. Aim
To safely and professionally administer application of Kinex™ Pressures to anterior and posterior muscles of the shoulder girdle.

Objectives

• Understand and implement Kinex™ pressures procedure.
• Identify the benefits of Kinex™ pressures.
• Preparation of a client for Kinex™ pressures.

5. Aim
Understand Lymphatic Pressure Pumping Massage technique as a procedure for maximum stimulation of Lymph Vessel diameter-led Lymphangioactivity.

Objectives

• Demonstrate the three pressure gradients of lymphatic pressure pumping massage.
• Describe lymphatic pressure pumping movements and classifications.
• Perform lymphatic pressure pumping routine procedure.

6. Aim
To understand the benefits of follow-up Lymphatic Pumping Exercise Routine.

Objective

• Demonstrate and teach the client the eight different exercises using an inflatable ball.