New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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The Author

Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more

Author

Following extensive training in Lymphedema Management, which started in 1984, Joachim Zuther founded the Department of Lymphology at the School for Physical Therapy in Ulm, Germany in 1990, after he received his degree as a certified instructor for Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (MLD/CDT) from the German Physical Therapy Association.

In 1994 he formed the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, a school providing Lymphedema Therapy Certification courses based on the European curriculum in the Continental United States. In addition to courses held in the U.S. and Europe, he also taught classes in Asia and the Middle East. Since July 2022 he is no longer associated with the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. He is also the founder and CEO of Prolymph Consulting, Inc.

In August 2004, Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers, New York, NY, published his internationally-distributed textbook, Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners, currently in its 4th edition. Steve Norton joined forces with Mr. Zuther in 2014 as co-author of the textbook.

Joe is also the author of the recently published book It’s Not just a Swelling! Lymphedema, and co-author of the forthcoming textbook Modern Surgical Management of Chronic Lymphedema by Y. Harder, C. Hirche, et al.

He is an active member of the International Society of Lymphology (ISL), the National Lymphedema Network (NLN), and the German Association of Lymphology (DGL). He is also a founding member of the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), and the North American Lymphedema Education Association (NALEA).