Compression therapy education
At this site, we provide an overview of the educational resources and events developed under the EWMA Compression Therapy Programme, including:
- E-learning modules
- Masterclasses
- Webinars
These initiatives aim to increase the knowledge about optimal use of Compression Therapy in wound management and to support easy access to educational material and guidelines.
You can find more information about the resources and activities below.
E-learning modules
The EWMA e-learning module ‘Compression Therapy in Wound Management’ offers a basic introduction to compression therapy in wound and lymphoedema management. It is free of charge to access.
To access the e-learning course, please ensure that you are logged in. Members of EWMA can use their membership login credentials. If you are not a EWMA member, you may either create a new profile or use your existing e-learning profile. An e-learning profile can be created free of charge here.
EWMA Masterclasses on Compression Therapy
The EWMA Masterclasses on Compression Therapy are held annually before the EWMA Conference. The masterclass targets all health care professionals working with compression therapy in wound management.
In the latest masterclass, held in March 2025 at the EWMA Conference in Barcelona, the participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in compression therapy techniques and best practices across Europe, via participation in carefully designed workshops and insightful presentations by leading experts in the field.
During the three simultaneously run workshops, the following focus areas were presented:
- Ankle Brachial: Pressure Index and Pulse Palpation
- Types of compression bandages
- Compression hosiery and wraps
The next masterclass is held 5 May 2026 in Bremen, Germany.
Compression Therapy Webinar Series
The compression therapy webinars target healthcare professionals with limited specialisation in wound management. The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of compression therapy and provide information and guidance to secure the optimal use of this critical therapy in leg ulcer management.
The first series of the compression therapy webinars were held in 2022-2024 and are available on-demand in different languages. Find your preferred version below.
Upcoming webinar series
The working group behind the campaign is currently planning a new series of webinars in several languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese) focusing on different subjects related to compression therapy in wound management.
The programme and the dates of the new webinar series will be added here.
Please contact us at so@ewma.org if you want to engage in promoting these events among non-specialised colleagues!
Compression therapy in leg ulcer management (in Italian)
You are welcome to send us material that you would like us to share here. The material will be reviewed and endorsed by the responsible working group.
The working group will also develop new materials, to fill the gaps in existing materials.
