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Chronic oedema varies in severity and the normal contour of the leg may be lost, skin changes may occur, and obesity adds another degree of difficulty for managing the condition. This course, presented by Maree O’Connor, Physiotherapist, and guest speaker Emily Muldoon, Occupational Therapist covers common bandaging challenges encountered with lower leg chronic oedema.
Objectives
- Investigate the principles of an ideal bandage system for the management of complex lower limb oedema
- Explore the application techniques of Coban 2 for complex lower limb chronic oedema
- Propose solutions for clinician’s bandaging issues for this cohort of clients