This session will educate the learner about lower extremity edema and focus on clinical treatment to reduce the edema. There will be a discussion on the relationship between the lymphatics and the vascular system and what role they play in chronic ulcer management. The focus will be on the treatment opportunities that need to be included in clinical management of every patient with edema.
Marta Ostler, PT, CWS, CLT, is a wound care practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist. Marta is well-versed in assessing, dressing and treating lower extremity wounds.
