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• CHALLENGE 2021 - LAUNCH - webinar with Maureen Sawyer Sept 20

  • When
    20 Sep 2021
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  LAO Virtual Fundraiser 

  
  

  Challenge 2021 - Launch

  
  

  The Lymphedema Association of Ontario is commencing our 2021 Virtual Fundraiser – are YOU willing to participate? 

  
  

  Join us for the launch of CHALLENGE: LYMPHEDEMA Monday September 20th, 6:30 PM (EST).

  
  

  An introduction to our event by our president, Dolores Steinwall, will be followed by a 30 minute warm-up with Maureen Sawyer to get you moving! 

  
  

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  We will also be hosting webinars every monday through the next month. Participants will be entered for prizes every week! 

  
  

  Warm up webinar instructor: Maureen Sawyer

  

  Maureen Sawyer has been a registered physiotherapist in good standing for 31 years. She Graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 1989 summa cum laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from McMaster University in 1986 summa cum laude. She received her CDT credentials for lymphedema in 2009. 

  From 1989 to 1998 she worked in neurological pediatrics at Children’s Developmental Rehabilitation Program (CDRP) Hamilton Health Sciences at Chedoke Campus, Hamilton On.

  From 1998 to 2021 she was a sole practitioner in her own private practice. The first 10 years in orthopedics and the last 11 years in lymphedema management. The primary focus in the lymphedema practice is treatment of cancer patients with the largest population being Breast Cancer. Her work focused on education and promotion of self-care management; demonstrating techniques for self-drainage, skin care, exercise and the importance of taping. She has extensive experience in treatment of mild to severe lymphedema. She has done several educational in-services presentations for nurses, doctors and patients on lymphedema management.

  Throughout her career she attended more than 30 post graduate courses in neurology, orthopedics, vestibular, and lymphedema education. She has participated in research for the development of the GMFM, GMPM measurement scales and recently helping in development of a new measurement tool for breast cancer patients with lymphedema (LYMPH-Q Upper Extremity scales.)

  She developed support groups for the pediatric population, made videos for parents of pediatric clients, and helped organize a conference. She presently is involved in the development of an APP for education and management of lymphedema for breast cancer patients. She also volunteers for the Lymphedema Association of Ontario. Ms. Sawyer, has recently retired from active practice to pursue her passion in lymphedema management through education and awareness. Her vision is to help ease the journey physically, mentally and emotionally for those who develop lymphedema. 

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• LAO Virtual Support Group with Bobbie Sept 22

  • When
    22 Sep 2021
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Spaces left
    8

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  LAO Virtual Support Group 

  with Bobbie Flint

  
  

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  Our therapist this month will be talking about lymphatic watershed lines and how to use mental imagery to enhance the benefits of self massage.

  This support group meeting will take place next Wednesday September 22nd @ 3 pm (EST). Zoom link will be sent to all registrants! 

  More about Bobbie:

  Bobbie Flint, BScH, RMT, CDT, RHN has been a registered massage therapist since 2013 and combined decongestive therapist since 2016. Bobbie believes that every lymphedema patient can benefit from understanding more about the lymphatic system, why swelling happens, and how to incorporate self massage into our routine. We look forward to sharing this beneficial information with you! 

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  We have launched a monthly lymphedema support group created for and by people with lymphedema.  We come together to share information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships in a safe space to co-create support and growth. 

  We launched this initiative for March 6th, 2021 in honor of World Lymphedema Day, this monthly event will be facilitated by a volunteer member lymphedema therapist from across Ontario. 

  Facilitators are here to guide and support the group. 

  Guiding principles:

  1. We are based on self-help and mutual support

  2. We believe in learning from each other 

  3. We believe in positive and non-judgmental attitudes

  4. We believe in all voices being heard 

  Opening the group:

  1. Introduce facilitators

  2. Explain mute/unmute

  3. Explain using chat features and raise hand to talk

  4. Start with an icebreaker (tell us where you are from and where your lymphedema is)

  
  

  Our goal is that everyone gets and gives support. Please use positive language. We hope to see you there!

  
  

  First 24 people to register may attend!

  
  

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• FREE LIVE WEBINAR~ Effectiveness of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in the Treatment of Hard-to-Heal Venous Leg Ulcers

  • When
    23 Sep 2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  Thursday September 23rd 
  @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM  EST
  
  EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: For Lymphedema Patients/Specialist, Vascular Disease/Wound Care Specialists, Rehabilitation Therapists and Health Professional

  
  

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  Don't Miss Out on this Rare Opportunity!
  
  Learn from a World-Class Expert.
  
  Paradigm Medical invites you to join us on Thursday September 23rd, to learn from a leading expert in wound care and lymphedema, Dr. Oscar M. Alvarez, Program Director of the Vascular and Wound Care Center and Director, Clinical Research at University Hospital. 
  
  Stay tuned until the end where we open up the floor for you to ask him all of your questions.
  
  Here's what you'll learn:

  
  Effectiveness of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in the Treatment of Hard-to-Heal Venous Leg Ulcers

   

  • Epidemiology of Venous Hypertension and Ulceration Risk Factors and Cause
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Treatment and Therapy Options
  • Standard Care and the Art of Bandaging
  • When Static Compression Fails / Limitations of Compression Bandages
  • Benefits of Dynamic Compression with IPC Therapy
  • Clinical Evidence and Patient-Centric Outcomes
  • Key Concepts and FAQs

  
  Logistics: 
  
  This webinar will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at NOON - 1:00PM EST.
  
  Click HERE To register.
  
  Feel free to invite colleagues who will benefit from this webinar.
  
  See you there!
  
  BONUS! If you register today, we'll send the recording as an added bonus for free.

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