Introduction

Even with the most effective wound care treatment plan, a wound can reopen without a proper oedema or pressure management system. Wound compression and / or offloading can be the missing component in preparing an ideal environment for wound healing. Wound compression therapy involves the use of controlled external pressures to improve blood circulation, reduce peripheral oedema, and promote wound healing by facilitating the removal of excess fluid from a wound site. Wound offloading is the reduction or redistribution of pressure, force, or weight from a specific area of the body, such as a wound site, to promote healing.

This course provides an overview of two key techniques that round out a holistic wound treatment plan, wound compression and offloading methods.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify three common bedside assessments performed prior to beginning compression or offloading interventions
• discuss key advantages and disadvantages of compression therapy as part of a wound treatment plan
• describe the benefits of using offloading as part of a wound treatment plan

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.