Introducing New Course Offering! Brought to you by Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI®) $350 Discount for all WCC’s PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR THE TREATMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA WCEI® is proud to offer you a powerful new partnership with The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. The Norton School is the premier educational institution for training MDs, PTs, PTAs,…
Category Archives: Lymphedema Specialists
What factors do you face when it comes to ensuring adequate support for your patients?
Wound development has many different etiologies. Diabetes, arteriosclerosis, venous insufficiency, trauma and a host of others come to mind. Treatment of these wounds may be similar in approach and others may be completely different. One thing that is common in treatment of wounds is adequate support for the underlying structures near and under the wounds….
Dynamic Compression: Pumps & Sleeves
Dynamic Compression are devices that provide a therapeutic, controlled external compression or pressure cycle to a limb. Compressed air intermittently inflates a specially designed garment. They are used in venous ulcer management and prophylactically, to reduce edema and aid return of venous blood to the heart. The physician orders should specify level of compression. The compression pump and sleeve should always be applied according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
WCC Performs Celine Dion Tributes for Ethiopia Medical Mission
On Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th, 2009, Robyn Bjork kicked off a series of Casino-based Celine Dion tribute shows, which started with the “Celine Divine” concert in her home town of Hayward, WI. The two hour show featured the best of Celine Dion’s music. A portion of the proceeds of every concert event…
