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SUMMARY:Advanced Post-Operative Manual therapy for the Massage Therapist:  Scar Management\, Manual Lymphatic Drainage\, and Clinical Considerations in Orthopedic\, Plastic Surgery\, and Medically Complex Patients
DESCRIPTION:Instructed by Carmen Recupero\, MBA\, LPTA\, CMT\, CLT-LANA\, WCC \nLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist\, Certified Wound Therapist \nRegister Here: .https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advanced-Post-Operative-Manual-therapy-for-the-Massage-Therapist-2026.pdf \nRegistration Deadline:  January 16\, 2027 \nDate:                         January 30-31\, 2027 (2 days)              Minimum: 8 Participants / Maximum: 30 Participants\nTime:                         9:00am-5:30pm AST (45-minute lunch break) \nLocation:                 Live\, Virtual-Online with Demonstration \nFee:                           $475 (ANBMT Member)                        $575 (Non-Member)\n*If you were to enroll in this course directly through the instructor\, the course fee is $549 USD (Approx. $750 CAD) \n(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION; RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED) \nCEUs:  15 hours\n*Day 1 will serve as a comprehensive refresher for participants who completed the Practical Applications of Lymphatic Drainage course in June 2024. \n*Student members in the final phase of massage therapy training\, with foundational anatomy and physiology knowledge\, are eligible to enroll in this certification. \n  \nCourse Description\nThis advanced two-day course is designed for licensed massage therapists seeking to safely and effectively work with post-operative clients\, including those recovering from orthopedic surgery\, plastic and reconstructive surgery\, oncology-related procedures\, and medically complex conditions. \nThe course expands upon foundational manual lymphatic drainage principles and introduces post-operative scar massage\, tissue remodeling strategies\, edema management\, fibrosis prevention\, and clinical red-flag recognition. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning\, scope-appropriate intervention\, contraindications\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. \nParticipants will learn how to adapt manual techniques across surgical timelines\, recognize complications requiring medical referral\, and modify treatment plans based on surgical type\, healing stage\, comorbidities\, and physician restrictions. \nTarget Audience & Prerequisites\nTarget Audience:\n• Registered Massage Therapists\n• Massage Therapists working in medical\, post-surgical\, oncology\, or rehabilitation-adjacent settings \nAdvanced Standing: Massage therapists who have previously completed a foundational manual lymphatic drainage course may be eligible for advanced standing. Day 1 will provide a comprehensive refresher for participants who completed the Practical Applications of Lymphatic Drainage course in June 2024. Day 2 will focus on post-operative applications\, scar management\, and more complex clinical presentations. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the physiological principles of post-operative edema\, inflammation\, lymphatic load\, and scar formation.\nIdentify normal versus abnormal post-surgical healing responses.\nDemonstrate safe\, scope-appropriate manual lymphatic drainage techniques for post-operative clients.\nApply scar massage and tissue-mobilization strategies appropriate to surgical stage and tissue healing.\nModify manual techniques for orthopedic\, plastic surgery\, oncology-related\, and medically complex cases.\nRecognize post-operative complications requiring referral\, including infection\, seroma\, hematoma\, DVT risk\, and delayed wound healing.\nIntegrate physician guidelines\, surgical precautions\, and interdisciplinary communication into treatment planning.\nEstablish safe treatment boundaries and documentation practices consistent with massage therapy scope of practice.\n\nDetailed Course Outline\nDAY 1 – Foundations & Manual Lymphatic Drainage (7.5 hours) \n(Required unless advanced standing is granted) \nSection 1: Post-Operative Physiology Overview \n\nLymphatic A&P\nLymphatic Pathology\nInflammatory cascade and surgical trauma\nLymphatic load following surgery\nEdema vs. swelling vs. fibrosis\nSurgical timelines and tissue healing phases\n\nSection 2: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Review \n\nLymphatic anatomy relevant to post-surgical care\nIndications and contraindications\nPressure\, pacing\, and direction of flow\nProximal clearing concepts\n\nSection 3: Clinical Application of MLD \n\nPost-orthopedic surgery considerations (joint replacement\, arthroscopy)\nPost-plastic surgery considerations (abdominoplasty\, liposuction\, breast procedures)\nOncology-related surgical considerations\nCase examples and modifications\n\nDAY 2 – Scar Massage\, Complications & Complex Cases (7.5 hours) \nSection 4: Scar Formation & Tissue Remodeling \n\nTypes of scars (hypertrophic\, adherent\, fibrotic)\nTiming of scar intervention\nTissue behavior under manual load\n\nPlastic Surgery–Specific Content Includes: \n\nCommon procedures encountered by massage therapists:\n\nAbdominoplasty (tummy tuck)\nLiposuction (including fibrosis risk)\nBreast procedures (augmentation\, reduction\, reconstruction)\nFacial and neck cosmetic surgery\n\n\nPost- surgery edema patterns and lymphatic load\nSafe timing for manual intervention post-surgery\nScar maturation and fibrosis prevention strategies\nCompression garments: purpose\, precautions\, and therapist considerations\nRed flags specific to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery (seroma\, hematoma\, delayed healing)\nScope-appropriate communication with surgeons and post-op clinic\n\nSection 5: Scar Massage Techniques \n\nSuperficial and progressive scar mobilization\nDirectional loading and tissue glide\nIntegrating lymphatic principles into scar work\nWhat not to do: common mistakes and risks\n\nSection 6: Post-Operative Complications \n\nSeromas\, hematomas\, infection warning signs\nDVT and vascular red flags\nNerve irritation and sensory changes\nWhen to stop treatment and refer\n\nSection 7: Medically Complex Clients \n\nDiabetes\, autoimmune disease\, cancer history underlying surgical procedures\nRadiation and surgical tissue considerations\nMedications affecting healing and bruising\nFatigue\, pain\, and nervous system considerations\n\nSection 8: Professional Practice & Scope \n\nScope of practice boundaries\nCommunication with physicians and clinics\nDocumentation basics for post-op clients\nEthical considerations and informed consent\n \n\nClinical Scope\, Safety & Risk Language\nThis course does not train massage therapists to diagnose medical conditions\, alter surgical protocols\, or replace medical care. All techniques taught are within the recognized scope of massage therapy and are intended to complement\, not substitute for\, medical treatment. \nParticipants are instructed to follow all physician guidelines\, recognize contraindications\, and refer clients to appropriate healthcare providers when complications are suspected. \nAssessment & Completion\nCertificate of Completion Requirements: \n\nFull attendance of registered course day(s)\nParticipation in practical demonstrations or lab/practice/homework\nCompletion of post-course knowledge check or evaluation\n\nCourse Materials \n\nA comprehensive course manual (PDF) will be provided via email a few days prior to the start of the class for distribution to registered participants\, allowing attendees the option to print their own copy if desired or access digitally on a personal device.\nCertificate of Completion\nA PDF certificate will be emailed to participants within one week of course completion. Certificates will reflect total contact hours completed and note advanced standing\, where applicable.\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nWear or bring loose-fitting.\nA mat and blanket (or portable massage table and linens if you prefer).\nComfortable clothing for the lab portion.\nThe course will be conducted through the Zoom platform\, ensuring a seamless learning experience.\nParticipants can expect to receive comprehensive course details five days prior to the start date for optimal preparation.\nAdditionally\, PDF versions of the course presentation and curated links to supplementary videos will be provided for continued learning.\n\n\nAbout the Instructor \nCarmen Recupero\, MBA\, LPTA\, CMT\, CLT-LANA\, is a licensed physical therapist assistant and certified massage therapist with a specialty certification in lymphatic therapy. She currently provides inpatient and outpatient lymphatic therapy to clients with a variety of diagnoses through her practice\, Lymphatic Care Specialists\, LLC\, and teaches Lymphatic Pathology at the Blue Ridge School of Massage in Blacksburg\, Virginia. \n  \nShe holds an MBA from Darden\, UVA\, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from California College of Health Sciences in National City\, California\, and an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy (Magna Cum Laude) from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke\, Virginia. She completed a 140-hour certification course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy through the Upledger Institute and has extensive experience in Foeldii\, Chikly\, Vodder and Upledger methods. She integrates the techniques in her approach. \n  \nCarmen has worked in a variety of health care settings over the last 14 years\, both as a clinical therapist and in administration. Carmen has conducted national and international presentations on the prevention and management of lymphedema in cancer patients and on the development of lymphedema programs in acute and outpatient care. To learn more about Monarch Consulting and Education\, please visit her website\, https://www.monarchce.com. \n  \nThey offer full CLT\, Certified Lymphedema Therapist certifications as well as Neurolymphatic and Integrative Oncology certifications and Lipedema courses \nRegister Here: .https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advanced-Post-Operative-Manual-therapy-for-the-Massage-Therapist-2026.pdf
URL:https://www.anbmt.ca/course/advanced-post-operative-manual-therapy-for-the-massage-therapist-scar-management-manual-lymphatic-drainage-and-clinical-considerations-in-orthopedic-plastic-surgery-and-medically-complex-patient/
LOCATION:Live\, Virtual-Online 15 HOURSwith Demonstration
CATEGORIES:Refer to CMTNB CEU Policy
ORGANIZER;CN="Coralie Hopkins%2C Executive Director%2C ANBMT":MAILTO:anbmt@anbmt.ca
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