This document outlines the key points of a lesson on vacuum suction treatment and the lymphatic system. The lesson objectives are to identify the benefits of vacuum treatment, describe how the machine works and key contraindications, demonstrate treatment on the legs, locate and name lymph nodes, and state the function of the lymphatic system. Key topics covered include oedema, lymphatic drainage, the composition and structures of the lymphatic system, identifying lymph nodes, and the benefits of vacuum treatment for reducing cellulite and fatty deposits. Students will participate in group work to discuss and teach each other about lymph nodes and systems before being directly questioned to check learning.

1.  http://youtu.be/9xPGQJUsYM0

2. Lesson 3
11.2.15

3. By the end of the lesson today you will be able
to …….
1. Identify the benefits and effects of a vacuum
suction treatment
2. Describe how the machine works
3. Describe key contra-indications to treatment
4. Demonstrate treatment to the legs adhering to
health and safety guidelines
5. Locate and name key lymph nodes of the body
6. State the function of the lymphatic system
7. Evaluate own performance

4.  Oedema
 Vaso-dilation
 Ventouse
 Lymphatic drainage
 Lymph nodes

5. 1. What are the functions of the lymphatic
system?
2. What is the composition of lymph?
3. What structures are within the system?
4. Identify name and location of lymph nodes
of the body

6.  Print off from diagrams lymph nodes

7.  Order in birthdays then number 1 2 3 4 and
put in groups to discuss and make notes then
split into new groups to teach others
followed by direct questionning to check
learning

9.  It is normal fat
beneath the skin
surface
 Fat appears bumpy
as it is pushed
against connective
tissue causing skin
above it to pucker
 More common in
females and can
be hereditary

10.  Poor diet
 Fad dieting
 Hormonal changes
 Slow metabolism
 Lack of physical
exercise
 Dehydration
 Total body fat
 Thickness and
colour of skin (more
noticeable on paler
skin)

11. Benefits of treatment
 Helps to improve and
reduce areas of cellulite
 Improves local
accumulation of non
medical oedema
 Reduces fatty deposits
to localised areas
 Helps to reduce fatty
deposits over neck and
shoulder area, such as
in Dowagers hump

12. 1. Lymphatic Blood

13.  Loose crepey paper skin
 Thin skin
 Broken capillaries
 Varicose veins
 Bruising
 Recent scar tissue
 Overly hair areas

15.  Complete revision on the lymphatic system
and prepare your dice for after half term