PROGRAMME
Session titles and timings are provisional and subject to change
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Registration, refreshments and exhibition viewing
Registration
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Welcome and introduction by Chair
Opening
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Differential Diagnosis and Investigation of swollen legs by Keynote speaker
Presentation
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Lymphoedema clinical definitions and assessment guide (5S): Supporting a thorough clinical assessment of lymphoedema using a lymphoedema assessment
Presentation
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Rethinking decongestion: empowering patient self-care
Presentation
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Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Break
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Managed Self Care: Can Patients really use the products that you leave with them when you are not there?
Presentation
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Implementing new Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT) treatment protocols for greater success
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NEW - An Innovative Compression Support Bra for the management of Breast Oedema
Presentation
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Lunch and exhibition viewing
Break
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Lymphoedema management in primary care: What every healthcare professional should know
Presentation
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Utilising the STRIDE algorithm in managing lymphoedema of the breast: Clinical outcomes using Comfiwave breast band
Presentation
This session will discuss the use of the STRIDE algorithm in the management of breast lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment. This case series demonstrates positive outcomes including reduced burden on patients and specialist services whilst highlighting how Comfiwave differs to traditional compression products in relation to tissue softening and mobilization of the tissues
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Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Break
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You're Not Alone: How Social Media and Online Groups Support Men’s Wellbeing
Presentation
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Lipoedema UK Patient Voice: encouraging your patients to be speakers, leaders and advocates for others living well with lipoedema and lymphatic conditions
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