Training Pathways

Programmes designed to support therapists at different stages of clinical development. 

      Training Pathway

The Aftercare Academy is founded and led by Petra Erving, a specialist in Manual Lymphatic Therapy and Decongestive Therapies with more than two decades of clinical experience across hospital lymphoedema clinics, hospice care, private practice, and plastic surgery clinics.

Petra has presented at the MLDUK surgery study day and at the CAPSCO UKAAPS annual meeting for plastic surgeons, on the role of the lymphatic system in optimising recovery after surgery. She was also invited by the National Lymphedema Network to present a one-day workshop on recovery after lipo-abdominoplasty surgery at their annual conference in Nashville, TN, USA.

"When I refer a patient for postoperative lymphatic drainage, I am looking for a therapist who understands the surgery, works within their scope of practice and contacts me with any concerns they may have. This doesn't happen routinely across the board. I am more confident sending my patients to therapists who have had this kind of training." Fulvio Urso-Baiarda, Plastic Surgeon

A therapist's guide to safer lipo-abdominoplasty aftercare

Lipo-abdominoplasty patients can appear to be recovering well on the surface. The early postoperative picture is often more complex than it first seems.

Inside you will find:

• A five-part swelling observation framework
• Pre-treatment screening questions
• A red flags reference
• Week 1, 2, and 3 treatment considerations
• A pre-treatment decision checklist
• A case reflection: Day 6 after lipo-abdominoplasty

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