University of Colorado Hospital – Denver
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2
Bruce Schroffel Conference Center
12605 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Hyatt Regency Aurora – Denver (Pre-Conference Workshops location)
13200 East 14th Place
Aurora, CO 80011Maps & Directions

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Hyatt Regency Aurora – Denver

Thursday, May 2nd

Participants will choose TWO of the five available workshops:

A: Dress for Success: Integrated Therapies for Wound Healing in Patients with Lymphedema
Wade Farrow, MD, CWSP
Sponsored by Jobst
B: Treatment of Head & Neck Lymphedema
Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA
Sponsored by Sigvaris
C: Treating Orthopedic Edema and The Management of Lymphostatic Fibrosis
Vicki Ralph, MPPA, OTR/L, CLT-LANA and Karen Ashforth, MS, OT, CLT-LANA
Sponsored by Lympha Press
D: Compression for LE Lobular Lymphedema with the CircAid Reduction Kit
Ingrid Adams, CWCMS, Sr. Clinical Education Manager
Sponsored by medi
E: An Innovative Early-Intervention Model of Care for Breast Cancer Survivors
Louise Koelmeyer, BAppSc (OT), ALA Accredited Practitioner
Sponsored by Juzo

All workshops are lecture only except D which has a lab component.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE *
University of Colorado Hospital

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Thursday, May 2nd

Friday, May 3rd

Providing Effective CDT

Bridging the Gap: What Every CLT Needs to Know About Lymphatic Surgery

Saturday, May 4th

Opening Minds: Psychology in Lymphedema Treatment

Treatment of Multicausal Edema and Lymphedema

All presentations are lecture only.
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* Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Last Updated February 18, 2019

MODERATORS

WORKSHOP FACULTY

CONFERENCE FACULTY

Registration for the Conference is now FULL! Thank you for your support.

Please contact our office at 303-245-0333 or email info@klosetraining.com for more information.

To view the cancellation policy, click here.

This conference is open to Certified Lymphedema Therapists who have completed a lymphedema therapy training program of at least 100 hours. Attendees must be licensed health professionals. If you are a health professional interested in attending the Conference but do not meet these requirements, please call Klose Training at 303-245-0333.

Occupational Therapists: Klose Training is approved by the AOTA as a provider of continuing education. This approval is honored in most, but not all, states. For the latest list of states that recognize CEUS from AOTA-approved providers, please click here. If your state is not listed, contact your state board to inquire if they offer reciprocal approvals with any of the listed states, or if they accept applications for CEUs from individual therapists.

Physical Therapists: New York State and Illinois have approved Klose Training as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs. Colorado PTs/PTAs will earn Category II CEUs. The Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy has approved up to 21.5 hrs for continuing education.  California has approved the Conference only for 1.5 CEU/15 contact hours. The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has approved the Conference and pre-Conference workshops for up to 2.2 CEUs (22 contact hours.) Klose Training has also submitted applications for CE approval in New Jersey and Pennsylvania (due to the PA Board’s processing timeline, we will not have a determination prior to the Conference. However, any hours approved will be retroactive). Submittal does not guarantee approval. Many states offer reciprocal approvals. Many states also offer an option for individual therapists to apply for approval of CEUs; some require you to apply for approval prior to the event/course. You can find application information for many states here, or you can contact your state board to ask about CEU-approval options. Klose Training is happy to provide any information required for an application.

Massage Therapists: Please check with your state board to ask if there is an option for individual therapists to apply for CEU approval. The Conference will NOT be approved by the NCBTMB due to their restrictions.

Contact Hours
Pre-Conference Workshops: Two workshops will total 7 contact hours
Conference: The Conference will total 15 contact hours, excluding breaks.
NOTE: Every state has their own conversion formula from contact hours to CEUs. Please contact your Board for the proper formula.

We have negotiated discounted rates at the following two hotels:

• Hyatt Regency Aurora/Denver – $159 (Deadline, April 17)
• SpringHill Suites at Anschutz Medical Campus – $139 (Deadline, April 5)

Availability is limited! See details below.

Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver

13200 East 14th Place
Aurora, CO 80011
303-365-1234
Reserve Your Room HERE!

ONLY A FEW ROOMS LEFT!

The Hyatt is also the location of the Pre-Conference Workshops and Friday Networking Party.

NEW RATE: $159 (All rooms at the previous discounted rate sold out.) To ensure you receive the discounted rate, make your reservation no later than April 17, 2019. When using the online reservation link above, you can change your check-in and/or check-out date by clicking on the auto-filled dates. If you prefer to make your reservation by phone, call the hotel at 303-365-1234, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Mountain Time and ask for Ryan Plekan, Group Rooms Coordinator, and specify that you are with the Klose Conference group.

The Hyatt has earned the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The standard rooms have free wired and wireless Wi-Fi, 55” flat-screen LED television, mini-fridge, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and a safe. King-bed rooms are still available. Queen-room beds are sold out. (If you need queens, see the SpringHill Suites, below.)

The hotel has a large, well-equipped 24-hr fitness center; business center; coffee bar; lounge; restaurant (though all meals are included in your conference registration!); and an extensive outdoor patio with fire pits.

It’s a 10-15 minute walk to the Conference Center with a walkway over the main road. There’s also complimentary shuttle service to and from the Anschutz Medical Campus. Shuttle service is also free once an hour to and from the Peoria Light Rail Station which connects to Denver International Airport.

Parking in the covered garage is $5/day with unlimited in and out (discounted from the usual $12 per day). Overnight parking is $10.

Springhill Suites at Anschutz Medical Campus

13400 East Colfax Ave.
Aurora, CO 80011
720-859-1100
$139/night
This hotel is adjacent to the Hyatt Regency.
Reserve Your Room HERE!

We have negotiated a special rate of $139 per night for conference attendees. To ensure you receive the new discounted rate, make your reservation no later than April 5, 2019.

Just renovated! This hotel is smoke-free. The rooms have separate living and sleeping areas, free Wi-Fi, a sofa bed, desk, 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, a microwave, and a mini-frig. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool, 24-hour business center, and a lobby bar. Breakfast is complimentary (though breakfast is also included at the Conference) and there is no charge for parking. The hotel is located about 10 minutes walking distance to the Klose Lymphedema Conference across the street.

The Springhill Suites offers shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, including to and from RTD’s light rail Colfax Station on the R Line, a spur originating from the Peoria Station on the A Line from Denver International Airport. Arrange your pick-up in advance with the hotel.

Alternatives:

There are many hotels in the area that are within a 15-minute drive. We suggest you search for discounted hotel rates through websites such as KAYAK, Hotels.com or trivago.

AIRPORT:
Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 17 miles away from the conference location.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT:
Ride services: Uber ($22.86 pooled ride; $24.27 UberX, Uber XL $43.25), Lyft (less than $21 shared ride; $21-24 Lyft basic), and taxis ($44-$53). SuperShuttle offers shared-ride service for $25 one way and direct service for $51 one way.

RTD A Line – The light rail system runs between the airport and downtown Denver. The fare is $10.50. If you are staying at the Hyatt, you can arrange for a pick-up from the Peoria Station (an outdoor stop) which is about 3 miles from the Conference location. The shuttle runs once an hour on the half hour (e.g. 8:30, 9:30, etc.). There is also a spur from the Peoria station, the R Line, that goes to the Colfax Station that’s within a 1/2 mile of the hotel. The area is highly congested but walkable. If you are staying at the SpringHill Suites, you can arrange to be picked up at the Colfax Station.

DIRECTIONS:
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Meet Our Sponsors

Platinum

Jobst specializes in providing solutions that help medical professionals care for those suffering from venous and lymphatic diseases. A complete range of bandages, padding and wound care products, along with ready-to-wear and custom-made compression therapy garments, are available for continuous, effective therapy throughout the decongestion and maintenance phases of Lymphedema.

Gold Plus

L&R USA INC. – your trusted partner in compression therapy and advanced wound care solutions. L&R USA INC. is an affiliate of our global parent company, Lohmann & Rauscher, which has a 160 year history as a well-recognized and respected global manufacturer and supplier of compression therapy solutions and innovative wound care products. L&R is an industry leader in the treatment of lymphedema, (chronic) edema and venous edema by providing the most extensive line of compression therapy products in the USA; which includes Bandaging and the Solaris Collection of garments and wraps. When you use L&R products, you know your patients are in good hands with trusted brands such as TributeNight™, ReadyWrap™, Rosidal® K, tg® Tubular, Rosidal® Soft, Debrisoft® and many more.

Stop by our booth to learn about L&R’s NEW products and enhancements! Featuring: ExoAnklet™ compression anklet, TributeWrap™ off-the-shelf adjustable foam garment, and TributeNight™ – now, powered by Coolcore®!

“medi…I feel better!” medi is committed to helping people all around the world live a more independent, productive and satisfying life while managing circulatory issues. medi takes its position as global leader in medical compression seriously by investing in research, education and innovation providing the latest technologies in compression therapy enabling our patients to not only manage their disease but to enjoy life to its fullest.

Gold

UCHealth does things differently. We strive to promote individual and community health and leave no question unanswered along the way. We know how fast the world of health care is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. Our growing team of talented providers stands ready to address your every health need.

SIGVARIS Group is a global leader in providing medical solutions to help maintain an optimal level of wellness. SIGVARIS offers a complete portfolio of ready-to-wear, fashion-forward, graduated compression socks and hosiery for prevention and well-being. SIGVARIS also manufactures wraps, garments and bandaging systems for the management and treatment of medically complex edema including chronic venous disease, wounds and upper and lower body lymphedema. Visit sigvaris.com to learn more. Visit sigvaris.com to learn more.

Juzo has maintained a worldwide reputation for excellence in manufacturing high quality medical compression therapy garments for over 100 years. Two-way stretch elasticity coupled with our unique FiberSoft technology is why Juzo products are unsurpassed in patient satisfaction and compliance. Juzo also offers the widest range of compression levels, colors, sizes and styles, accommodating virtually any lifestyle or therapeutic need. Our complete line of latex free, lymphedema products includes compression stockings, arm sleeves and gauntlets.

Offering a full-line of dynamic compression therapy systems, Lympha Press® provides patients home-based management as an integral part of a CDT program. State-of-the-art features, multiple therapy modes and a wide range of garments create the optimal treatment plan. Experienced in addressing the unique circumstances of each patient, Lympha Press® has partnered with Lymphedema Therapists in countries around the globe for nearly 40 years to find the right solution.

Wear Ease offers a complete line of products for women recovering from breast or chest surgery and those experiencing side effects such as lymphedema. Our compression bras and camisoles are high-performance garments that provide gentle compression for the torso and are latex-free. Seams are placed inside two layers of fabric so contact with the skin is minimized. All styles are cut to provide maximum coverage and compression. “Comfort with Style” is our motto. Our goal is to provide comfortable and functional compression garments that are also stylish. Designed for women, by women, while continually listening to lymphedema therapists, doctors, and patients to ensure our product line continues to meet the need for 100% compliance.

Tactile Medical is a leader in developing and marketing at-home therapy devices that treat chronic swelling conditions such as lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency. Our mission is to help people suffering from chronic diseases live better and care for themselves at home. Our unique offering includes advanced, clinically proven pneumatic compression devices, as well as continuity of care services provided by a national network of product specialists and trainers, reimbursement experts, patient advocates and clinicians. This combination of products and services ensures that tens of thousands of patients annually receive the at-home treatment necessary to better manage their chronic conditions. Tactile Medical takes pride in the fact that our solutions help increase clinical efficacy, reduce overall healthcare costs and improve the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.

Silver Plus

CompressionGuru is a comprehensive medical and sport-compression site designed to make compression shopping simple. With friendly and knowledgeable customer service; informative descriptions on our website; low-price guarantees; fast, free shipping; and a 100%-satisfaction guarantee, we ensure you will always purchase the right product for you. With expertise in lymphedema, our site simplifies the process of comparing and selecting lymphedema products for ideal compression and comfort. CompressionGuru is dedicated to providing you with top-of-the-line products for all your compression needs.

LymphaTech is a healthcare technology company focused on innovative 3D measurement solutions to enable optimal clinical care and well-being for patients and providers. Our digital measuring platform is fueled by proprietary algorithms that measure human geometry accurately and consistently in a quick and easy-to-use mobile platform. LymphaTech provides value throughout the healthcare continuum by serving doctors, physical therapists, medical compression garment manufacturers, and patients.

Silver

East Coast Innovative Concepts (ECIC) is focused on providing easy, inexpensive ways to overcome the challenge of donning and doffing compression stockings, arm sleeves, and tubular bandaging. Patients gain independence and are more likely to adhere to treatment advice when they can easily put on and take off their compression garments without assistance. Come by our table to try out the EZY-AS, Sock-eez, and our new EZY-Glove. See for yourself how much easier donning and doffing can be for your patients. Since our founding in 2010, our products have been embraced by health professionals in the world of lymphedema, phlebology, wound care, podiatry, orthopedics, prosthetics, and home care. Please visit our website at www.ezyasabc.net or contact us at 207-351-1487.

InBody is a medical-grade bioimpedance device that measures body water and composition in each of the five body segments: right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg and trunk. In less than 60 seconds, the InBody provides accurate and objective measurements of fluid and muscle-fat balance. These measurements help assess the patient’s current health status and track the efficacy of treatments and interventions. With the InBody, lymphedema therapists can obtain baseline measures of segmental body water and edema, monitor changes in edema index resulting from treatment, and tailor therapies to the individual patient’s history and needs. To learn how InBody can help lymphedema health professionals detect and manage disease progression more effectively and improve long-term health outcomes and quality of life for your patients, visit inbodyusa.com.

Bronze Sponsors

Luna Medical, Inc. is a durable medical equipment (DME) company established in 1996 to meet the needs of patients suffering from chronic, extremity circulation disorders. We are solely dedicated to providing compression therapy products for patients diagnosed with Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Disease. Our services include assistance in obtaining authorizations for coverage of lymphedema medical products from the insurance company, insurance billing and case management.

LympheDIVAs is dedicated to creating medically correct and fashionable compression apparel for modern individuals with lymphedema, which will inspire them to feel strong and confident. The medical requirements are obvious, but the emotional aspect of healing is important and often ignored. A positive mindset can often lead to a much better physical response.

Lymphedema Seminars provides educational seminars to medical professionals who work with lymphedema. These include physical and occupational therapists, oncology nurses, and oncologists, radiologists and surgeons. Massage therapists, family practice MDs, internists, etc, are also welcome to attend our seminars. Our presenters are the top in their fields and offer state-of-the-art information that yields continuing education credits.

D&J Compression is a national billing provider for compression garments. Our goal is to help you care for your patients with confidence. We partner with therapists nationwide to provide the best compression therapy and lymphedema products in a simple, professional and knowledgeable way. Our national billing department has over 15 years of experience with compression billing. Our thoughtful and caring fitters have over 35 years of combined experience in day and nighttime compression garments for upper and lower extremities. We provide expert knowledge and support when you need help measuring, fitting or ordering garments. Through apps like Skype and Facetime, you can easily connect with our professionals, allowing them to walk you through the process step-by-step. With D&J Compression, you can be confident that you are receiving the best products
for the best possible care.

Absolute Medical, Inc. specializes in the selection, consultation, measuring, fitting, and insurance billing for a variety of medical compression products used in the management of Lymphedema. Our organization has established an outstanding reputation for quality products and services and we strive to improve the lives of those we serve through our compassionate, professional, and efficient care. Absolute Medical Inc. is the first choice for compression products in the communities that we serve. We deliver on our vision by striving to continually improve the efficiency of our services and the quality of the product lines that we dispense to our clients.

BrightLife Direct makes compression comfortable. Our team of certified fitters has been helping people find comfortable, affordable compression stockings and arm sleeves since 1999. We understand that shopping for compression is neither fun nor easy, but we strive to make the buying experience as effortless as possible by offering sizing tools, expert advice online or over the phone, free shipping, and easy returns. We have a large variety of compression garments for lymphedema, DVT, dysautonomia, varicose veins, travel, exercise and more from all of the leading brands. And, in addition to traditional, off-the-shelf garments, we can help customers order custom-made garments as well.

Exertools is proud to introduce 6D Action Vacuum Massager and 6D Tape. The 6D Action Massager is a negative pressure-based massage device, and can also be used as an aid for physiotherapy and lymphatic drainage therapy. 6D Tape physiotherapeutic handletape is designed for physio- and lymphatic therapy, as well as self-administered care. Both products help to activate the lymphatic system and generate an increase in circulation. Exertools designs, manufactures, and distributes time-tested and clinically proven products and equipment. Their products focus on activity-specific solutions providing optimal results for training, conditioning, and rehabilitation regimens. Their mission goes beyond the traditional definition of health, with the goal of helping their customers put more life in their years.

Supporters

The Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic disease and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. LE&RN seeks to accelerate the prevention, treatment and cure of the disease while bringing patients and medical professionals together to address the unmet needs surrounding lymphatic disorders. To accomplish these goals, LE&RN sponsors research fellowship grants, a patient registry and tissue bank, bi-monthly live-stream symposiums, the peer-review journal Lymphatic Research & Biology, weekly e-newsletters, scholarship grants to lymphedema therapists, conference travel awards to young researchers, and a vibrant website with features such as Ask the Experts which connect patients with the field’s more renowned practitioners.

The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) promotes standards for management of individuals with lymphedema and/or related disorders, establishes and maintains certification for healthcare professionals who provide such services, and promotes lymphedema awareness and the science of lymphology. Having recognized the need for a national certification examination for lymphedema therapists, LANA tests for knowledge considered fundamental in the treatment of lymphedema.

The mission of the American Lymphedema Framework Project (ALFP) is to improve the management of lymphedema and related lymphatic disorders in the United States while contributing to global improvement in this field. This will be achieved by defining best practices and developing a minimum data set (MDS) to improve lymphedema outcomes. The ALFP is establishing a leadership role in lymphedema risk reduction, treatment, education, health policy, and research. These outcomes will be achieved through a partnership among all lymphedema stakeholders.

The National Lymphedema Network strives to empower those with lymphedema to live life to their fullest potential, educate and inspire clinicians to provide world-class care, and provide a forum for researchers to share their meaningful discoveries. We are dedicated to making the world a better place by positively influencing our community of patients, families, and medical professionals.

The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal bill that will provide for Medicare coverage of compression supplies, including garments, bandages, and other day and nighttime devices. Although this legislation relates specifically to a change in Medicare law, it will set a precedent for Medicaid and private insurers to follow. The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is the driving force behind this legislation. Founded in 2010 by Heather Ferguson, LAG is an all-volunteer organization of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry partners. Your Help Is Needed! This is a grassroots and patient driven cause. Each person’s involvement makes a difference. Please learn more about this legislation, and the many quick and easy ways you can support its passage, by visiting www.LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org.

The Lipedema Project is a collaborative partnership between Mark L. Smith, MD, FACS, Director of the Friedman Center for Lymphedema Research & Treatment at The Center for Advanced Medicine at Northwell Health , and Catherine Seo, PhD, founder of Lipedema Simplified, LLC, and a lipedema patient, advocate and filmmaker. The Lipedema Project is a comprehensive transmedia program to increase awareness and provide education, research, and treatment for lipedema. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions and anti-fat bias prevalent in healthcare, it is critical that patients are correctly diagnosed and resources are invested in understanding this disease and how it can be treated.

The Lipedema Foundation was formed in August 2015, although we have been helping the lipedema community since 2013. The mission of our Foundation is to invest in research that will define, diagnose, and develop treatments for lipedema. We support collaborative research that addresses the basic biology, genetics, and epidemiology of lipedema

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions
about the Klose Lymphedema Conference:

Q: How do I register?
A: Registration for the Conference is now FULL! Thank you for your interest. Please contact our office at 303-245-0333 or email info@klosetraining.com for more information.

Q: Are there discounts available for the Conference?
A: Sorry, no. The expense of bringing in presenters who are among the top specialists in their field, and providing all your meals, prevents us from being able to reduce the price.

Q: Are there opportunities to volunteer?
A: Thank you for the offer, but we’re happy to say we’ve got it covered!

Q: Is there a conference flyer I can download to share with others?
A: Yes, here it is. Thank you for spreading the word.Conference Flyer

Q: Are CEU’s offered for the conference?
A: You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the Conference. Whether you can earn CEU’s for the Conference depends on your profession and the state(s) where you hold your license. For details, please read the information under the CEUs heading on this webpage.

Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Dress is business casual throughout the Conference, including for the Networking Dinner Party sponsored by JOBST, Friday night, May 3.

Other questions? Email laura@klosetraining.com or call 303-245-0333.

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