{"id":85821,"date":"2025-11-24T14:25:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.academiaclinicadragao.com\/?post_type=product&p=85821"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:52:32","slug":"lipedema","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.academiaclinicadragao.com\/en\/produto\/lipedema\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiprofessional Approach to Lipedema: Four Views, One Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PROGRAM<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00pm | 10:00pm<\/span> Dr. Filipa J\u00e1come<\/h5>

1. Types of lipedema<\/strong>
\u2013 Main clinical patterns
\u2013 Distinguishing features compared to other conditions<\/p>

2. Classification of lipedema<\/strong>
\u2013 Stages: progression and defining criteria
\u2013 Types: anatomical distribution and variants<\/p>

3. Signs and symptoms suggestive of lipedema<\/strong>
\u2013 Clinical warning signs
\u2013 Factors that should raise diagnostic suspicion<\/p>

4. Management of suspected diagnoses<\/strong>
\u2013 Initial assessment steps
\u2013 Appropriate referral and guidance<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Physical Therapy for Lipedema: Conservative and Perioperative Approaches and Integrated Clinical Strategies.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00pm | 10:00pm <\/span>Prof. Marianna Lou, Ph.D.<\/h5>

1. Introduction<\/strong>
\u2022 The role of physical therapy in the multidisciplinary care of lipedema.
\u2022 How a functional approach complements vascular, nutritional, and exercise-based approaches.
\u2022 The difference between lipedema, lymphedema, obesity, and localized adipose hypertrophy.<\/p>

2. Scientific Foundations for Practice<\/strong>
\u2022 Pathophysiology of Lipedema
\u2022 Changes in the lymphatic and integumentary systems, pain, and chronic inflammation.
\u2022 Recent scientific evidence<\/p>

3. Physical Therapy Assessment of Lipedema<\/strong>
\u2022 Targeted medical history + validated instruments.
\u2022 Visual inspection, palpation, and pattern identification:
\u2022 pain, fibrosis, hypersensitivity, fatigue.
\u2022 Measurements and records:
\u2022 body measurements, body circumference measurements, bioimpedance analysis, photography.
\u2022 Practical classification for therapeutic decision-making.<\/p>

4. Conservative Treatment \u2013 Basic Intervention<\/strong>
\u2013 Comprehensive Physical Therapy tailored to lipedema
\u2022 Evidence-based physical therapy technologies
\u2013 Indications, contraindications, and general guidelines
\u2013 Education<\/p>

5. Physical Therapy Before, During, and After Surgery<\/strong>
\u2022 Tissue preparation before surgery (which really helps).
\u2022 Postoperative protocols during the first few weeks.
\u2022 Management of edema, pain, and fibrosis.
\u2022 Specific compression therapy in the postoperative period.
\u2022 Return to physical activity and collaboration with the physical education teacher.<\/p>

6. Conclusion and Multidisciplinary Integration<\/strong>
\u2022 How to communicate with your doctor, dietitian, and physical education teacher.
\u2022 A practical checklist for implementation in the office.
\u2022 Concluding remarks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Exercise in Lipedema: Scientific Evidence, Clinical Applications and Pathways to Safe Practice.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00pm | 10:00pm <\/span>Dr. Daniela Gomes Ribeiro<\/h5>

\u2013 Incorporation of the best scientific evidence
\u2013 A systematic review of the literature on exercise in lipedema
\u2013 Original research data
\u2013 Updated international recommendations
\u2013 Translating science into clinical practice
\u2013 Safe and effective exercise
\u2013 Tailored to the specific needs of patients
\u2013 Focus on pain relief, improved function, and enhanced quality of life<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nutritional Intervention for Lipedema<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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19.00 | 22.00 <\/span>Prof. In\u00eas Tomada, Ph.D.<\/h5>

Nutritional Intervention for Lipedema<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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19.00 | 22.00 <\/span>Prof. In\u00eas Tomada, Ph.D.<\/h5>

Nutritional Intervention for Lipedema<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8:00pm | 10:00pm <\/span>Dr. Filipa J\u00e1come | Prof. Marianna Lou, Ph.D. | Dr. Daniela Gomes Ribeiro | Prof. In\u00eas Tomada, Ph.D.<\/h5>

Clinical cases<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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14:30 | 18:30 <\/span><\/h5>

Section 1 \u2014 Functional Clinical Assessment<\/strong>
* visual inspection and palpation
* clinical differentiation
* functional and tissue assessment<\/p>

Section 2 \u2014 Compression Therapy<\/strong>
* materials
* adaptation
* hands-on demonstration
* Prescription and adherence strategies<\/p>

Block 3 \u2014 Treatment Strategies<\/strong>
* manual lymphatic drainage
* custom-made dental appliances
* manual therapy <\/p>

Block 4 \u2014 Discussion of clinical cases<\/strong>
* clinical reasoning
* multidisciplinary integration
* therapeutic decision-making<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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