This presentation equips physical therapists with a comprehensive understanding of lipedema, including its underlying pathology, diagnostic criteria, staging, and types, and how to distinguish it from obesity and lymphedema. It also explores the patient experience and reviews both conservative and surgical treatment approaches, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary care and appropriate referrals.
Live Webinar
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; AZ/1.0; CA/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY/1.0; MA/1.0; MD/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NY/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the clinical signs of lipedema relevant to physical therapy evaluation and differentiate it from obesity and lymphedema
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the functional impact of lipedema on pain, mobility, and quality of life from a rehabilitation perspective
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the role of physical therapy in managing lipedema, including conservative treatment approaches and appropriate multidisciplinary referrals
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction, objectives, and relevance of lipedema in physical therapy |
| 5-15 Minutes | Lipedema background and clinical presentation (definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, key signs/symptoms) |
| 15-25 Minutes | Diagnosis and differentiation (lipedema vs obesity and lymphedema, mixed presentations) |
| 25-35 Minutes | Patient experience (pain, mobility limitations, quality of life, psychosocial impact, barriers to care) |
| 35-50 Minutes | Management (conservative PT interventions, exercise, manual therapy, compression, precautions, pain management) |
| 50-55 Minutes | Multidisciplinary care and Referral pathways |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Key takeaways, and Q&A |
Presented By
Courtney Mascio
OT/L, CLT
Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT, is the Professional Education Manager for the Lipedema Foundation. After receiving her B.S. in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University in 2010, she earned her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2014. Shortly after graduating from OT school, Courtney completed the required course to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Since then, she has been passionate about serving the Lipedema community by advancing advocacy and raising awareness of the disease.
Over the past several years, Courtney has delivered numerous presentations on Lipedema to various healthcare professionals, emphasizing diagnostic protocols, management strategies, and the latest research on the disease. She has also played a significant role in live research events, including sample collection for a Lipedema-specific biobank established by the Lipedema Foundation.
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Financial: Courtney Mascio did not receive an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial: Courtney Mascio has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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