Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the design and purpose of basic lymph flow in the circulatory system.

2. Create a visual representation of the lymph physiology at the capillary bed.

3. Identify, stage and classify lymphedema.

4. Review current pelvic pain diagnosis and physical therapy treatment.

5. Organize and interpret the involvement of the lymphatic system in a variety of pelvic pain patients.

6. Create a treatment protocol for pelvic pain patients and determine if MLD can be used or not.

7. Create and perform techniques to decrease lymphatic congestion, including intravaginal Manual Lymph Drainage for pelvic pain patients.

8. Review case studies with pelvic pain patients and define a lymphatic drainage approach to treatment.